“Malparasocial

(Mal- Prefix meaning bad/ill/wrong) (Parasocial- Usually used to refer to one-sided emotional bonds with those unaware of one’s existence (celebrities/idols, etc).)

Malparasocial ; Having a negative one-sided relationship with someone unaware of your existence.

MP/E or MP/O (Malparasocial Enemy or Malparasocial Other)

“How is this different from simply hating a celebrity?”

Malparasocial is intended for those who’s negativity is extremely personal, possibly in relation to mental illness or disordered thought patterns. It goes beyond being invested in celebrity drama, disliking someones music/art/personality/etc, or similar.

“How would I know what I’m feeling is Malparasocial?”

• Your negativity is for notably personal reasons.
• The negativity is persistent, and thoughts about your MP/E have a significant impact on you mentally/emotionally.
• You feel drawn to “keeping tabs” on your MP/E, despite the negative emotions that may arise from it. Or feel a sense of control when fixating on them.

Examples;

• Your parasocial other starts a relationship with someone you disapprove of, making their new partner an MP/E.
• You blame a celebrity for issues affecting your personal life, and depend on fixating them to feel control over your situation.

⚠️ This term is not to be used by those who are pro-harassment or support violence towards celebrities/idols/etc. (If you are trying to recover from impulses/habits to harass or be violent towards such; You may use this term, and I wish you the best of luck in your recovery.)”

Coined by goblin-yandere.