My grandmother talks to QVC hosts like they are her friends and buys things just to feel connected to them and I am worried she is being emotionally manipulated by people selling her products.
More people experience this than they realize.
Older adults experiencing isolation may be particularly susceptible to commercialized relationships that exploit the need for connection.
“Where Are You with Parasocial relationships?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.