If you’ve been personally victimized by Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce, you’re not alone—and there’s actually a logical reason for your feelings.
, Sarah Intelligator, explains that it’s nearly impossible not to compare our own personal connections with those of celebs, despite the fact that we only see what they curate. “Relationships are inherently flawed.
Transfixed by the fairy-tale perception of this deeply flawed celebrity relationship, we strive for that unattainable perfection in our own relationship, only to be disappointed when it doesn't exist,” she says. In today’s ultra-digitalized world, in which we follow celebs and family members alike on social media, it can feel as though we actuallythese stars. We formed parasocial, or one-sided, relationships with those we follow. According to licensed psychologist Dr. Blair Steel of Carrara Treatment, Wellness & Spa rehabilitation center, the reason fans get invested in celebrity relationships is because our manufactured connection to them “can mimic the intimacy shared in face-to-face relationships.” “Particularly, when celebrities' life experiences are shared over time, viewers can feel as if they 'know' the individual,” explains Dr. Steel. “Intimate details and openly shared opinions deepen the bond for the media user.”feelings for people we’ve never met — which explains why many people fantasize about marrying a celebrity crush. “It is not uncommon for vulnerable emotions such as gratitude, encouragement, inspiration, and even desires to be shared, which can deepen the sense of companionship and connection,” she adds.entertainment. We follow celebrities to get a glimpse into their aspirational lives and forget about our own, less glamorous ones, says Rachel DeAlto, chief dating expert at Stir. “We find the elements that we can relate to, as well as use their lives as a form of escapism,” she explains. Then, we become invested in their seemingly perfect lives because our desire for a connection makes us form an “attachment,” says DeAlto. The craziest part? We can feel the same psychological benefits from our parasocial relationships as we feel in our actual ones. “We have an innate desire to connect with others,” DeAlto says. “We are wired for it, even when it is one-sided. In some ways, these relationships can feel like an extension of one’s IRL network and provide similar psychological benefits.” But that doesn’t mean we should start ditching our real-life friends.“In my experience, everything in moderation is healthy,” she says. “Excess may be an indicator that we are trying to either overcompensate or avoid reality.” There’s no doubt I will continue to get swept up in celebrity drama, details about their lavish lifestyles, and their enviable relationships because, at the end of the day, I just love love. As DeAlto stated, there’s nothing wrong with a little healthy stanning. But bear in mind, just because a celeb posts a lot doesn’t mean we’re privy to the full story. Because celebrities reallyIf there is one positive to come out of this devastating time for celeb marriages, it’s that I can learn to have more realistic expectations for celebrities — and myself in my own
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