Support Isn’t Friendship: Parasocial Relationships in the Book Community | Episode 112

This week on Oh, Charlee Please!, Charlee is joined by Nisha (@NextChapterNish), co-host of Refined and Ratchet, to unpack parasocial relationships in the book community. We talk about why performative support is often mistaken for real friendship, how visibility can blur alignment, and why everyone calling you “friend” doesn’t always mean what you think it does.Be sure to follow Charlee on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack @PlotTwistCharlee.Follow Nisha on Instagram @Nisha.Ni and @NextChapterNish for all things books.Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the Refined and Ratchet YouTube channel and catch up on Season 1.Also, follow the Refined and Ratchet Podcast on Instagram @RefinedAndRatchet.Keywords: parasocial relationships, performative support, book community, online communities, creator boundaries, influencer culture, online friendships, content creators, digital boundaries, podcast discussion.