2007-12-19 12:15:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Oh Yeah, And The 'Imaginary Friend' Looks Just Like You Do, Right? It's Called The Mirror, I Can't Stop Looking In It, My Complexion Has Really Improved Over The Last Week, Likewise
2007-12-19 12:43:50 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It shall do for you until you are strong again for reality. It is better than sucking your thumb. Who cares about normal.
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Maslow postulated that needs are arranged in a hierarchy in terms of their potency. Although all needs are instinctive, some are more powerful than others. The lower the need is in the pyramid, the more powerful it is. The higher the need is in the pyramid, the weaker and more distinctly human it is. The lower, or basic, needs on the pyramid are similar to those possessed by non-human animals, but only humans possess the higher needs.
The first four layers of the pyramid are what Maslow called "deficiency needs" or "D-needs:" the individual does not feel anything if they are met, but feels anxious if they are not met..... Needs beyond the D-needs are "growth needs," "being values," or "B-needs." When fulfilled, they do not go away; rather, they motivate further.
The base of the pyramid is formed by the physiological needs, including the biological requirements for food, water, air, and sleep.
Once the physiological needs are met, an individual can concentrate on the second level, the need for safety and security. Included here are the needs for structure, order, security, and predictability.
The third level is the need for love and belonging. Included here are the needs for friends and companions, a supportive family, identification with a group, and an intimate relationship.
The fourth level is the esteem needs. This group of needs requires both recognition from other people that results in feelings of prestige, acceptance, and status, and self-esteem that results in feelings of adequacy, competence, and confidence. Lack of satisfaction of the esteem needs results in discouragement and feelings of inferiority.
Finally, self-actualization sits at the apex of the original pyramid.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Maslow
2007-12-19 12:24:47 · answer #2 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's normal. You make up your imaginary friends and they can be whatever you want them to be. They can be everything you want in a person and that may be why people fall in love with them rather than with an actaul living person. You can't make a person who they are, but you can make an imaginary friend anyone, anything, everything. It's probably better to love an imaginary friend than a real person because they can't break your heart if you don't want them to. THey can always love them if you want them to. You can't do that with normal people. But don't lose track of reality.
2007-12-19 12:34:08 · answer #3 · answered by mariah 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Watch Ally Mcbeal
2007-12-19 12:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was once a song that started, "I'd rather have a paper doll to call my own, than a real live girl." It was about a person who kept losing love. Yes it's normal, because we have all done it. Most writers start out in this manner, because they know how to build a character. You're ok.
2007-12-19 12:28:16 · answer #5 · answered by domenic_999@sbcglobal.net 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why not? Chances are if you created an imaginary friend, he/she/it is made to be perfect according to your preferences.
so, yes. It's perfectly normal and a lot easier to deal with.
2007-12-19 12:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by iwantnswrs 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Humans are capable of falling in love with anyone...even if imaginary.
2007-12-19 12:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and when you get married you can invite all of your other imaginary friends to the wedding.
2007-12-19 12:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by sincitykitty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think it is... you might imagine the perfect person to be in love with, but to fall in love with something that does not exist is a little far out...
2007-12-20 12:05:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not? after all, who knows you better? who cares more about you? who else can you count on to be there for you, if not your imaginary friend? but try not to lose touch with reality. reality might suck, but experience has taught me... the alternative can suck pretty badly too. good luck, gawdess.
2007-12-19 12:56:49 · answer #10 · answered by deva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋