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Psychology Today · September 27, 2026 · On the brief until October 11, 2026

Pygmalion: The Greek Myth Warning of Parasocial Love

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Amplifying risks of unrealistic attachments and emotional isolation

A psychotherapist interprets the myth of Pygmalion as an early case of a parasocial relationship. The sculptor fell in love with his own creation to avoid real women, mistaking an object for a reciprocal partner. This reading provides educators and clinicians with an ancient story to explain modern media-driven isolation.

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The myth rewards Pygmalion with a living bride, yet real-world one-sided attachments leave people emotionally isolated.

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