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parasocial relationship

A one-sided emotional attachment that a content consumer develops towards a creator or influencer, often facilitated by the creator's efforts to appear relatable and authentic.
She felt like she really knew him, even though it was just a parasocial relationship—those vlogs made it seem like they were best friends!
by Emotional Cruiser September 22, 2025
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Parasocial Socialite

(Noun)

A person who forms deep, emotionally intense bonds with others — even when those connections are not mutual, reciprocated, or fully acknowledged.
Not limited to celebrities or influencers, a parasocial socialite can be someone who over-cares in everyday relationships: with friends, crushes, or romantic partners who remain distant or emotionally unavailable.

They remember every detail. They give without being asked. They hope, hurt, and hang on — often in silence — while the other person barely notices they were ever there.
“I memorized his favorite songs and comfort shows. He barely remembered my name. I was just a parasocial socialite in his life.”
“Loving her felt so real, even though I was the only one in the relationship. Parasocial socialite energy.”
by Ophium June 12, 2025
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Parasocialitis

An illness a person suffers after constantly shipping people who are streamers/celebrities and have no connection to said streamer.
Look at Convickt, he has parasocialitis.
by JaceLSD July 19, 2025
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Parasocial

A word you use when your ashamed that your husband replaced his original classy, talented, smoking hot, eastern European forbidden fruit fiance with your pasty-ass, backroom casting couch, dirty pirate hooker ass.
Amberly tried to cover up Austin’s scumbaggery by using the term, “parasocial”.
by Jetsfan4321 February 1, 2025
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