A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection someone has with a celebrity, fictional character, or other public figure they don't know in real life.
In a fast-changing world where social media influencers, YouTubers, and podcast hosts can feel like close friends, what does this one-sided relationship mean? What are the benefits?
On Wednesday, June 5th at 9am, MPR News host Angela Davis will talk about parasocial relationships.
We would love to hear your thoughts too.
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Do you feel like you know a celebrity or public figure you've never met? Or maybe you know someone who's in a one-sided relationship with an online celebrity?
Call 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 before 9 a.m.
guest:
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Ashley Mile is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in serving fellow geeks on trauma, sexuality, and relationships. She runs POW! Psychotherapy in Minneapolis and regularly writes, teaches, and speaks about mental health, fandom, clinical sexology, and other wellness topics.
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Justin MastinShe is a therapist, yogi, podcaster, educator, owner/clinical director of Blue Box counseling, and co-author of Starship Therapise: Using Therapeutic Fanfiction to Rewrite Your Life.
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