I understand exactly what you mean. I feel like I could write a book on the subject. Some say those addictions are more or less emotional relationships and very often one person or both start to development more than platonic feelings for the other. That's where the really serious problems can develop if you do not distant yourself. It is believed that these 'addictions" or emotional affairs can be more harmful than actual affairs as they have the potential of destroying 'real" relationships.
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