Welcome backkk baddies! This week we're chattin about Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's relationship and gettin a little academic about what exactly parasocial relationships are, how they can be kinda bad for you, and how/why they're used as a marketing tool (tldr: thanks AGAIN capitalism). If you like this episode please leave a cheeky little review and tune in next Thursday for more content!

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Parasocial relationships, social media, and well-being

Parasocial Relationships Are Just Imaginary Friends for Adults

Who is Matty Healy?

Fostering Parasocial Relationships with Celebrities on Social Media: Implications for Celebrity Endorsement