Benoit effect

Named after the kid Benoit Jose. This is where a person is told by their 'friends' that they are their friends and they like them but in reality, they think nothing about them and only say this to make the person feel better which ironicly makes them feel worse.

Person 1: I think I have benoit effect
Person 2: wdym, everyone loves you and respects you

Person 1: well that's what they would say if I did have benoit effect w