Is it OK for an adult to have an imaginary friend?

Imaginary friends in childhood are classified as invisible beings that a child gives a mind or personality to and plays with for over three months. It is very rare that adults have imaginary companions. But there are a few different types of behaviour that could be considered a form of imaginary friendship.

What age should you stop having imaginary friends?

For most children, imaginary friends taper off by late elementary school—around age 8 or 9. For a few kids, though, invisible friends can last much longer, even into the teen years.

What is true concerning imaginary friends?

What is true concerning imaginary friends? Imaginary friends usually fade away at about age five.

Can adults create Paracosms?

Many individuals continue to develop their Paracosm well into adulthood, either as a creative hobby, or developed into novels, artwork or other forms of media.

How can imaginary friends help with loneliness?

Imaginary friends can help in: fighting loneliness, coping with the loss of a loved one, expressing one’s emotions, letting go of the past, getting socially-prepared, etc. It’s a good outlet, no matter what the experts might say.

Is it safe to tell people about your imaginary friends?

Yes. At least your imaginary friends won’t turn their backs on you, and they’re always there to listen to you. Just don’t tell too many people or they might want to lock you up. But, I’ve found it’s effective in getting certain people to not want to talk to you.

How common are imaginary friends in adulthood?

There’s not a lot of research on imaginary friends in adulthood. In a recent study, researchers did find that 7.5 percent of those studied reported experiencing an imaginary friend as an adult. However, this was a small sample size and had some limitations. Further research is needed.

Can an adult have an imaginary friend and still be productive?

This is irrefutable evidence that any adult can have an imaginary friend (or two) and still lead a productive life. Why have them?? Imaginary friends can help in: fighting loneliness, coping with the loss of a loved one, expressing one’s emotions, letting go of the past, getting socially-prepared, etc.