It is very common for people with gaming addictions to form emotional attachments to the games. They may feel connected with their online friends, or they may experience a connection with their online activities. As people become more immersed in the games, their addictions tend to grow very strong. They are usually required to spend a lot of time playing. They do it out of obligation and loyalty to the other players.

Of course, this behavior only serves as a way to justify continuing in the addiction.

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