Why do we have crushes on fictional characters?

Because unlike real people, they don’t have flaws and issues and all the problems that make real people so hard to deal with. Most fictional characters are portrayed by attractive people who spend hours in make up looking their best. It’s only natural we develop crushes on them.

Why am I emotionally attached to a fictional character?

When we form a connection to a fictional character we are building a parasocial relationship, which means it’s all one sided on our part but our brains don’t understand that the person we are invested in isn’t real. Great writing leads us to be invested in characters and we often find ourselves ‘filling in the blanks’.

What does it mean to fall in love with a fictional character?

Falling in love with a fictional character is like falling in love with a cute boy in high school—crushing, infatuation, puppy love, or lust. We use those words to determine that falling in love with that cute boy in high school doesn’t mean that you’re in love with them, but the feelings of love are still there.

Are you physically attracted to your favorite fictional characters?

When fans speak of their love for fictional characters, a common assumption is they are physically attracted to the actors portraying them in movies or television shows. It’s not Sherlock Holmes, Loki, and the Doctor they love, for example, but Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, and David Tennant.

Can you be attracted to a character without falling in love?

Chances are, you aren’t even the only person attracted to that particular character. Even without falling in love, many people can take emotional and verbal cues from characters they see portrayed in fiction. Romantic feelings are just one way fictional characters can affect our real life.

How can I express my love for a fictional character?

Write fan fiction. One way to express your love for a fictional character is to explore your feelings in writing. Create a story involving the object of your affection, and build a situation where the two of you finally meet.