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Scenario

When financial support flows toward parasocial relationships

My teenage daughter spends more money on her favorite influencer's merchandise than she has ever spent on gifts for family and I do not understand why supporting a stranger matters more than the people who actually love her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Investment in one-way relationships can exceed generosity toward reciprocal bonds, reflecting different emotional priorities and accessibility.

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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