So let's say there's a person who reliably can get you on the obsessed train. Maybe you're just Plutonian (sigh), maybe this person just hits your chart and that's what happens.
I don't know about you, but I feel very uncomfortable being obsessed. I want to rid myself of that feeling and so amputate, disengage, look in another direction, put artificial barriers up to get away from it.
What I'm wondering: is there a better way to deal with this? One, because it's not really the other person's fault and you're cutting him/her out for something they didn't actually do. Two, it doesn't really go away and you can be struck again at any time, so you haven't really dealt with it.
Mind tricks don't ultimately work on that Plutonian undertow. What does??
I also wonder what the purpose of obsession is too. Let's say that there's a reason for everything- what is it, what does it do for you?
I'm a Scorpio--obsession is part of existence. I see nothing wrong with obsessions myself, so long as they don't endanger yourself or others. Obsessions can be beautiful. As long as you keep your head and continue plodding forward as you obsess, well, more power to ya! I've been obsessed with things my whole life, and the obsession makes me savor those things I like so much. 
Obsession for me is just a part of me...not stalker-hide-under-the-bed like, but I feel like I'm usually obsessed over something. To me it feel like being a detective and wanting to know every part of the object of my obsession. I just go with it because it's not bad and I most times I am attuned to other people's comfort levels. I have Pluto in my 1H and it conjuncts, trines or sextiles many of my planets.
The worst part is when I lose/misplace something (material) I love. I hate that kind of obsession. Thankfully (for everyone) it doesn't happen often.
nutsymaclewis said
I'm a Scorpio--obsession is part of existence. I see nothing wrong with obsessions myself, so long as they don't endanger yourself or others. Obsessions can be beautiful. As long as you keep your head and continue plodding forward as you obsess, well, more power to ya! I've been obsessed with things my whole life, and the obsession makes me savor those things I like so much.
So true! I'm not a Scorp but I hear that!
I'm currently sort of obsessed with my boyfriend and this relationship I'm in, and I can definitely relate to this feeling of being stuck on a hook. I am not overly Plutonian to begin with, and I've never been in an 8th house romantic relationship before so all of this is new to me.
I don't think there is a way around it. Are you in a relationship with this person? This sort of thing is like gravity. I have no desire to cut this guy off, but it has crossed my mind. It won't happen though. I just have to deal with it.
I am wondering, Kumquat, if this might also be a sign that you should add more stuff in your life? I know that this is part of the problem for me. I just need more things to focus on, FOR ME. That way a) I'm not such a basket case, and b) I'm furthering my own goals.