Did you have an invisible friend growing up? Whenever I ask that question, about 90% of the time the answer is—YES! The reasons vary—companionship, loneliness (like me), or maybe the joy of bossing someone around without fear of consequences. Whatever the reason, those imaginary buddies were part of our lives. And according to some studies, […]

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September 22, 2025

Imaginary Friends: More Real Than You Think

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