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You probably know and have come across the term "sugar baby" online, but for those of you who are not very clear, this term describes young ladies/guys who are in a romantic relationship with someone generally older than themselves, i/e which enables them to have a luxurious lifestyle in every sense.

On TikTok, videos about the lives of these people have gone viral, and it has even become a phenomenon. The relationship that is built in this case very rarely happens to have real feelings, but there is sexual intercourse and the "reward" for the relationship is expensive gifts and financial support.

But like everything, this trend/report also has a dark side. Psychologists talk about abusive behavior, control over the person who assumes the role of "sugar baby", manipulation and even financial dependence. On the other hand, the New York Times has proven that there are websites where rich people can only be known by "sugar babies".

The perfect life with trips in private jets, luxury shopping, houses with magical views, or expensive lunches and dinners, comes with consequences in the 4 walls that are not shown online or openly in conversations. The increase in economic problems, especially among young people, has emphasized even more the need to find alternative ways of survival.

At a time when this term and this life has opened discussions on the fine line that separates a "sugar baby" from a sex worker, in any case, psychologists suggest therapy to understand if the choice made is a real desire or more problematic. deep expressed in this way.