Are Parasocial Relationships Getting Out of Control?

[douglasrozek]

Many followers today treat influencers like close friends—even though they've never met them. This creates intense emotional attachments known as parasocial relationships. Do you think these relationships are getting out of control?

Some fans defend influencers fiercely, overshare personal problems, or feel betrayed when influencers make decisions they don't like. Others expect constant attention or take content personally.

Is this the influencers' fault for oversharing and encouraging false intimacy, or the audience's responsibility to maintain boundaries?

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