@Videl Campbell in what ways are people acting like he's real? it's part of fan/reader culture to over-exaggeratedly extoll the main characters' virtues for comedic purposes, but I haven't really seen anyone take it further than that.
I love emotional intimacy, yearners and service tops - if your tastes are similar, you might like some of these: /lists/z8Nx03aD-recommendations! :)