Periagoge
Scenario

Why strangers' milestones can feel more exciting than friends' news

I have been following this fitness influencer's pregnancy journey and felt personally excited about her baby announcement but realized I have never been that happy for my actual pregnant friends.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Curated digital content can generate more emotional investment than the complex reality of reciprocal relationships.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parasocial relationships?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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