A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators. Related past episodes: Crazy in Love: Erotomania Assassinations The Violence of Sports Fandom Stalking: The Crime of the 90's You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/    L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network