Women Are Turning to Abusive Digital ‘Lovers’

I contributed to the following article found on Ozy.com:

abusive boyfriend…the video described is a real example of a new YouTube trend of  “digital” possessive and abusive boyfriends that has been gaining popularity since early 2017, within a genre known as autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, videos…

“Domination-type fantasies and role-playing are not so unusual among women,” says Marni Feuerman, a psychotherapist in Boca Raton, Florida, adding that “it can feel exciting to have someone want such control over you by being ultra-jealous and possessive.” But these fantasies, while fun for some to explore on YouTube, aren’t necessarily a reflection of what women may want away from the screen. “I do not think this is what any woman would desire in real life,” Feuerman says.

Read the full article here.

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I’m Dr. Marni Feuerman, a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. I offer individual counseling for adults on a wide range of relationship issues and struggles, and I offer couples and marriage counseling. In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I am also a freelance writer and a frequently quoted expert in the media on topics about relationships. I have been invited to do video projects (both as a contributor and scriptwriter), radio interviews and podcasts as well. View more of my media sampling and my articles on my personal “The Talking Solution Blog.” You may contact me for interviews, writing and speaking engagements.