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What are parasocial relationships — and are they bad for us? (Fiona Forbes)

What are parasocial relationships — and are they bad for us? (Fiona Forbes)

THE FORBES REPORT: Why do we get emotionally attached to people we’ve never met? 
Beloved Vancouver media personality Fiona Forbes joins This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir to unpack the rise of parasocial relationships — those one-sided emotional connections we form with celebrities, influencers, and online personalities.
Fiona shares how to stay a healthy fan without crossing the line into a full-blown “Stan” with a heartwarming story about Pamela Anderson, to boot.
Recorded: October 6, 2025  

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Her dating application went viral — and Monica Lewinsky took notice (Krista Nugent)

Her dating application went viral — and Monica Lewinsky took notice (Krista Nugent)

Laura Ullock explains why we eat for likes

Laura Ullock explains why we eat for likes