This type of attachment is known as a parasocial relationship—a one-sided bond where one party feels connected to lovedolls, despite no reciprocal interaction. While traditionally studied in fans of celebrities or fictional characters, this concept now applies to artificial companions too.
This type of attachment is known as a parasocial relationship—a one-sided bond where one party feels connected to lovedolls, despite no reciprocal interaction. While traditionally studied in fans of celebrities or fictional characters, this concept now applies to artificial companions too.