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Parnate

Mage
Dec 16, 2021
551
I am a gay man. There is this guy I follow on social media. Since seven years .Now I don't have any sexual attraction to him even remotely. He is not my kind of man. I have been in parasocial relationships with him for years now, there were many others as well.
But since more than a years I am completely obsessed rather consumed by this. Initially I used to daydream being his friend, brother etc. but nowadays I don't do that anymore. I just see his social media posts and feel this empty , hollow ,bottomless , bottomful feeling.
Anyone overcame this ? How to do ? What to do? I can't afford therapy right now.
 
RazorSharp

RazorSharp

New Member
Mar 11, 2026
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Parasocial relationships seem comforting because it gives you the opportunity to bond with somebody, except they can't technically leave you or see your flaws (since they dont know you in the first place.) depending on your life and mental health, it stems from your self-confidence and insecurities. most likely a desire to be noticed or seen by others. You need to learn how to cope with your own emotions without relying on fiction/your daydreaming to support you
 
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Parnate

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Dec 16, 2021
551
Parasocial relationships seem comforting because it gives you the opportunity to bond with somebody, except they can't technically leave you or see your flaws (since they dont know you in the first place.) depending on your life and mental health, it stems from your self-confidence and insecurities. most likely a desire to be noticed or seen by others. You need to learn how to cope with your own emotions without relying on fiction/your daydreaming to support you
Easier said than done.
 

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