A parasocial relationship describes when one person isn’t aware of the other person’s feelings or even existence.
Here’s what to know.
Psychotherapist Hannah Beckett-Pratt is a registered member of the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy.
With that in mind, parasocial relationships can satisfy a whole spate of interpersonal needs a person may have.
Where the potential psychological issue comes in, though, is when these relationships become all-consuming.
Therapy can be a great resource to help you do just that.
Emily Simonian, LMFT, is a therapist and head of learning at nationwide therapy practice Thriveworks.
Long-term psychotherapy can address the relational issues that might be underlying parasocial relationship behavior, Beckett-Pratt says.
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