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Scenario

When parasocial drama becomes emotional avoidance

My therapist says I use celebrity gossip to avoid dealing with my own relationships but following famous people's drama feels safer than facing my actual problems.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Investing in distant others' conflicts can serve as a defense against confronting personal relational challenges.

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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