Therapist Reacts to Obsession
What happens when attraction turns into fixation? \
In this special don’t quote me episode, we’re taking a therapist-informed look at the 2026 horror film Obsession and unpacking the psychology behind Bear’s fixation on Nikki. We’re talking obsession vs. attraction, rejection, entitlement, boundaries, control, and why intensity doesn’t always equal love.
Spoiler warning: We’re getting into the movie, so watch it first if you don’t want spoilers!
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