Why do we form one-sided bonds with people we've never met?

In this episode of But Are You Happy, hosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis pull back the curtain on parasocial relationships and how the digital age has blurred the lines between "fan" and "friend."

You'll also learn:
Practical questions to ask yourself if your celeb obsession is getting… unhealthy
Why we turn to one-sided relationships to meet emotional needs
How most parasocial relationships aren't actually "creepy" - they're just an extension of our social evolution (until they aren’t)
How to cultivate healthy engagement with online personalities

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Ashani Dante & Dr Anastasia Hronis

Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman

Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

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Why do we form one-sided bonds with people we've never met?
In this episode of&nbsp;But Are You Happy, hosts Ashani Dante and Dr. Anastasia Hronis pull back the curtain on parasocial relationships and how the digital age has blurred the lines between "fan" and "friend."
You'll also learn:
<ul>
<li>Practical questions to ask yourself if your celeb obsession is getting&hellip; unhealthy</li>
<li>Why we turn to one-sided relationships to meet emotional needs</li>
<li>How most parasocial relationships aren't actually "creepy" - they're just an extension of our social evolution (until they aren&rsquo;t)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to cultivate healthy engagement with online personalities</li>
</ul>
Watch the podcast on YouTube&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ButAreYouHappyPodcast/featured">here</a>.
Get a 50% OFF DISCOUNT to see us at DomeFest. <a href="https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=DOMEFEST26&amp;eg=INSIDER50&amp;ep=DOMEINSIDER">Link here</a>.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a> on 13 11 14 or <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">Beyond Blue</a> on <a href="tel:1300 22 4636">1300 22 4636</a>. Both services are available 24/7 for free, confidential mental health support.&nbsp;
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CREDITS:
Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashanidante/">Ashani Dante</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anastasia.hronis/?hl=en">Dr Anastasia Hronis</a>
Senior Producer: Tahli Blackman<a href="https://www.instagram.com/zotheysay/?hl=en"></a>
Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown
Audio Producer: Jacob Round
Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won’t fix you.

Join Ashani Dante and Clinical Psychologist Dr Anastasia Hronis as they give you the no-bullsh*t self-development and mental health information you really need. Because no, another personality quiz won&rsquo;t fix you.

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Why We Get Emotionally Attached To Strangers On The Internet

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