I haven't grown attached to someone for a long time now. Objects are much more reliable than people. You don't loose them so quickly. But, there is a difference between one object and another. Your favourite mp3-player will break more easily than for example your plush bunny. But also cuddly toys will get filthy, torn, etc. So, if you absolutely have to get attached to something/someone, choose for an object, and preferably an object that doesn't break quickly and that you don't loose easily. In the meanwhile, me and my very dearest block of granite have become inseparable.