Is it normal that i'm only interested in fictional characters?

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I'm 18 and only interested in fictional characters, apart from my close family (parents, siblings) I have little to no interest in anyone else. I'm at college currently and I have a group of people that I spend time with during college time, I don't talk much because I'm really shy and quiet, I guess they are my friends but they don't really feel like they are since I don't feel 100% comfortable around them and I don't talk to them very much. And I know this sounds mean but I don't really have much of an interest in any of their lives.

All I care about is fictional characters really, there's a tv show I'm obsessed with and I love all the characters dearly, especially the main character who I'm in love with. I consider these characters to be my true friends and they mean the world to me. It's the same with the actors who play these characters, and I'm in love with the lead actor too.

Other than my close family I have no interest in spending time with normal people my age. I spend most of my free time sitting on my bed alone in my room, I have a twitter and tumblr fan account dedicated to this show, characters and the cast.

I have never had a boyfriend and I currently have no interest in dating, I've had a few crushes in the past but not for a few years now. All I ever want to do is to just daydream about these people and it's where I'm happiest to be honest. Can anyone relate to this?

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago | pl

    This level of escapism is very sad.

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    • anon232677
      9 years ago | pl

      No, its not. Its very normal for people to be like this. Just because you dont understand something doesnt mean you have to pity them.

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  • lakesandwoods
    9 years ago | pl

    since my hsubnad left me i can undersstand

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  • 4nother1
    9 years ago | pl

    It happens. I felt in love with some celebrities. I had no interest in dating. But I have a boyfriend now who I love and now I'm coming to this site asking if my emotions about him are normal because I'm attached to him in some ways that are weird but for the most part I spend lots of time alone and we both seem to like it his way. We are growing closer. Not saying you'll be like me but that you may certainly find someone in real life who is interesting without expecting it. I am transitioning to having a real bf and all the expectations and challenges. I find I enjoy the thought of him very much but get confused what to do in person...

    As for fantasizing about fiction; we fantasize about these characters because they are already perfect and so are we in our minds.

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  • KeddersPrincess
    9 years ago | pl

    Yes. I tend to be like this at times as well.

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  • Shrunk
    9 years ago | pl

    Same and I'm 22. I don't use social websites that way but I have used the characters for avatars (even made my own of them on games like second life- not RP though, just to look) I wouldn't say they are my friends because I enjoy the fact that I'm only watching them (this part is hard to explain- kind of voyeuristic but not necessarily in a perverted way) i don't have friends either but these characters sort of keep me company and i prefer to watch them instead of being with most people..

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