You’ve likely heard of the term “situationship,” which is basically a sexual or romantic relationship that lacks labels and exclusivity. But what about a “delusionship?”

This imaginary, unrequited relationship is really just a fantasy—and it can be dangerous. If you’re constantly feeding into a connection that doesn’t exist, you can miss out on genuine relationships and fuel attachment to a person who isn’t even an integral part of your life.

Here’s everything you should know about delusionships—and signs you might be in one.

What is a delusionship?

A delusionship is basically a one-sided crush or fantasy connection that holds no merit in reality.

“It’s the infatuation that you have for someone you don’t have an established relationship with—someone you see on the train every morning,

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