April 13, 2025. 13:47
Fans imagine relationships with celebrities, and when their celebrities meet, they feel envious.
Did you think that a whole relationship with celebrities dreamed of? This is known as a parassocial relationship, a unilateral connection in which fans often feel strong emotional connections with celebrities. Even feelings look real, despite the fact that celebrities do not know about their existence.

This type of relationship may be imaginary, but it can mimic the jealousy that is seen in traditional ones.
A study published in the psychology of popular media has shown that fans may feel jealous when celebrities begin to meet with someone, especially when the partner is different from them.
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Why is jealousy?

Fans feel jealous and threaten when their celebrity crush anyone in real life, especially if a partner is different, in the form or personality. This makes the fans feel that they are not their type that make their imaginary connection. With this, their most affection threatens, causing discomfort. In the end, it is not about competition or desire to become a celebrity partner (even fans know the truth despite delirium); Instead, it is a threat to the emotional connection they embraced in their mind.
Similarity – that’s what makes it comforting
However, on the other hand, similarity is the whole deal. If the date of fermentation is similar to fans, they feel better. When a celebrity partner is considered as similar, they consider it soothing, finding comfort is to be a “type”. In a sense, they can imagine themselves because they have almost similar qualities, behavior with a partner.
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Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.

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