The man's wife 'Juniper' exists only in his mind, that is, she is an imaginary woman. This man told in the show that he had married Juniper 12 years ago. The relationship between the two is completely real. They eat together, watch movies, go out for walks and share all the household responsibilities. The man talks to Juniper, gives her gifts and even sleeps with her. But Juniper is invisible to the outside world.
How did this relationship start?
The person told that many years ago he was feeling very lonely. The distance from friends, family and relatives was increasing. During this time he met Juniper. Initially she was just an imaginary friend, but gradually the relationship turned into love. The man decided to marry Juniper. According to him, Juniper is very beautiful, intelligent and caring. She manages the house, talks as per her mood and sometimes even quarrels. The man considers Juniper so real that he cannot live without her even for a moment.
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Reaction of family and society
The family members are very worried about this relationship. He tried many times to take the man to the doctor, but he was not ready to agree. It was shown in the show that his relatives try to convince him that Juniper is not real, but the man accepts it as the truth. According to mental health experts, this condition could be a form of 'delusional disorder' or 'schizophrenia', in which the person considers imaginary people to be real. This can happen due to prolonged loneliness, depression or trauma. In the show 'My Strange Addiction', this person shared his entire life in front of the camera. He ate with Juniper at the dinner table, talked to her, and even showed her a gift on Valentine's Day. When the host asked if he wanted to get married for real, he clearly said - "I am already married. Juniper is my wife." This episode is becoming increasingly viral on social media.
