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When does being a fan go too far? And could these intense attachments actually secretly be making us miserable? It’s actually a surprisingly complex problem, because while being a fan can undoubtedly bring joy into our lives, there’s also a dark side that’s been growing more and more intense in recent years. How do we know where the line with parasocial relationships really is? Let’s take a look at how this behavior plays out on screen and in real life to get a deeper understanding of the real issue…

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