Imaginary friend

A fantasy friend is a friend who does not exist in reality, but only in the world of ideas in the imagination of a person. Sometimes he is also called Invisible Friend, because only that person can see him.

Children quite often, mostly, if they want to feel lonely or play Imaginary Friends. Some psychologists and educators believe that children learn by social behavior and communication. The phenomenon also occurs with certain mental disorders, such as autism.

Imaginary Friends are often discussed in the children 's and youth literature and in many films, for example, in the animated series "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends".

In the theater and in the film the song " My Friend Harvey " the fantasy of an adult friend treated.