AI chatbots, Taylor Swift, and social media influencers all played a part in deciding Cambridge Dictionary's Word of the Year, 2025: "parasocial." Parasocial — revealed by the global dictionary on ...

If you felt a personal connection with a celebrity this year, you likely weren't alone. That feeling led Cambridge Dictionary to select "parasocial" as its 2025 word of the year. Parasocial is defined ...

Admiration for public figures can foster a one-sided connection known as a parasocial relationship, where followers feel a ...

There is a high probability that if you grew up in the 80s and 90s you watched The Cosby Show. From the iconic Gordon Gartrell shirt to learning how things work in the "real world", Theo Huxtable, ...

Not all unhealthy relationships will look inherently unhealthy at first glance. In fact, many one-sided relationships actually start out with intensity, chemistry, and the belief that you finally ...

Parasocial relationships are non-reciprocal connections that can have both positive and negative effects. They happen due to our natural need for connection and can affect a person’s emotions, ...

Leaving a one-sided relationship feels like stepping out of a crowded room where the music was too loud, the lighting was too bright, and no one noticed you were even there. Only after you walk out do ...