Why do I like fictional characters more?

It’s a perfectly normal feeling. In fact, most people tend to like fictional characters more because they can have any perception about those characters without having to face any conflict. On the other hand, real people have opinions. The situations they’re in, uncover different behaviours.

Why do I rely on fictional characters?

“You have to engage in a real human way in order to feel that connection,” Dr. Dill-Shackleford says that characters are often avatars for us, and we let ourselves feel feelings through them even if we can’t relate to everything they’re going through.

Is it normal to feel like a fictional character is real?

It’s a perfectly normal feeling. In fact, most people tend to like fictional characters more because they can have any perception about those characters without having to face any conflict. On the other hand, real people have opinions. The situations they’re in, uncover different behaviours.

Why do people prefer fictional characters as friends?

Most importantly, with a fictional character as a “friend,” you will always know they will be there for you, unlike with real people, who have their own lives, separate from yours.

Why are fictional characters easier to forgive than real people?

Real people can easily let you down, but fictional characters are much easier to forgive because they are often forced into impossible situations and most often, pick an option that will work out in the end. Fictional characters are made to be likeable, and if not likeable, tolerable, otherwise no would want to read the book or the movie.

What should you not do with a fictional character?

And… a fictional character can’t actually hug you, answer your questions, or tell you they care. You can imagine it, but it’s not the same as the real thing. You also should be careful not to let the fictional character take over your life, because that’s not healthy/beneficial to you.