Obsession is the evil genie who turns pleasure into pain.

Marty Rubin
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Obsession is the evil genie who turns pleasure into pain. In some cases, this evil genie is not so bad. For example, a person can have certain obsessions, such as a hobby or a job, that can be very rewarding. But sometimes, obsession transforms into a horrible monster that takes over a person’s life and can even cause them to do things that are horrible and harmful to themselves and others. Sometimes obsession leads a person to spend money irresponsibly, become physically abusive to their partners, abuse drugs and alcohol, or commit crimes of all kinds.

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