es·cap·ism
əˈskāpˌizəm/Submit
noun
the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.
synonyms: fantasy, fantasizing, daydreaming, daydreams, reverie; imagination, flight(s) of fancy, pipe dreams, wishful thinking, woolgathering; informalpie in the sky
"romance novels offer a form of escapism that many people thoroughly enjoy"