Why did Gollum become so attached to the One Ring?

Why did Gollum become so attached to the One Ring? The Ring granted Sméagol an unnaturally long life, but it also twisted his mind and body. Gollum’s obsession with the Ring, which he called "my precious," consumed him entirely. Over time, the Ring became the only thing that mattered to him, turning him from the once peaceful Sméagol into the wretched creature, Gollum, driven by his need to reclaim the Ring at any cost.

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