“Ritualistic methods of self obsession often lend themselves to addiction.” -Someone
See, people tend to seek self-support in things, as a means to validate and concretely position themselves along the infinitely-extending axes of life. An Audi would seem pretty important if that's how you judge yourself. I think I do the same thing in people. Seeking approval and feelings of validation and agreement lead me to a mental place that feels remarkably steadfast. I'm okay with being weird - really, it's a blessing. But being empowered in your weirdness by the care of someone else is a different phenomenon, regardless of how weird they are.