It is very common for addicts to allow the addiction to interfere with other responsibilities. Work meetings and projects might be canceled or delayed either consciously or unconsciously. Plans with friends might take a back seat. Many people report staying in Internet chat rooms or porn websites long after a partner has requested that they join them in bed or other activities. Others say they spend extensive time at work in Internet chat rooms or porn sites.
Many sex addicts report planning their days, evenings, or weekends around sex.
Continuing the behavior despite knowledge of social, financial, or physical ramifications. The devotion to the addiction continues despite the potential for harm. Knowledge that cruising tearooms or public parks might lead to arrest or that other physical, legal, or financial consequences are possible is not enough to stop addictive acting out. Although someone may know that they are risking HIV infection, is not enough to stop a high-risk behavior. It is not uncommon for individuals to spend vast amounts of money on sex or sexual acquisitions while bills remain unpaid.