>>25277577There are other forms of parasocial relationships other than a romantic/sexual attraction. Sometimes you just genuinely want to see someone succeed.
I just want to see my boys happy. They have genuinely enriched my life by making it more fun and giving me things to look forward to. I don't mind dropping a few bucks here and there and I don't feel preyed on at all.
If they were to graduate, I'd be sad but I know I'd move on. I'd understand and hope they could find happiness away from the eyes of viewers.
