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What your ability to engage with stories says about your real-life relationships

  • Written by Nathan Silver, PhD Student in Communication, The Ohio State University
Some have any easier time than others connecting with fictional worlds and characters.zhuda/Shutterstock.com

The best TV shows and films don’t simply distract from the drudgery of everyday life. They’re places to vicariously get to know different people, and learn from their relationships and experiences.

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