Obsessing over TV couples has become quite the hobby for fans. The popular pastime, commonly known as “‘shipping,” has even grown beyond canon and heterosexual relationships. Sometimes undeniable chemistry between two actors of the same sex can lead to an imagined romantic pairing, a movement known as “slash.” But whether you love a scripted couple or an imagined one, the obsession consists of a serious emotional investment in the pairs’ relationship. But are fixations like this healthy or does it only lead to more heartbreak?

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