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The term that wraps all this description up succinctly is "parasocial relationship" and it is not a healthy coping mechanism.
Yeah man, nothings more parasocial than watching comedy. If you laugh at jokes a person tells with intent to make you laugh, thats a coping mechanism, and reddit tells me that makes it bad
I didn't mean to rustle any jimmies mate.
Careful, trying not to rustle jimmies is a pretty big sign of a parasocial relationship. You should probably talk to a health professional before it gets any worse
You wound me, sir. (Just kidding)
Tell your favorite streamer I say hello I guess 🤷♂️