Why We Get Emotionally Attached To Strangers On The Internet
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…
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