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July 14, 2008, 11:17 pm PDT
How Porn Has Hurt Our Relationship
Quote From: kimikomineI won't hit on much right now but from reading the beginning of the post, he said he would stop it if it bothered you, meaning, its like cigarettes, clubbing, spending money, etc. but with that committment comes many more changes then just stopping the porn use. He said he would stop because he knew that would appease you at that time. My ex did the same thing and he continued for the 7 years out of our 7 year marriage.
People make promises that they can't keep. Period.
His sex disinterest is linked to the guilt he feels knowing you are pissed at him for not keeping his promise. He is mad at you for making him make this promise. A lot of men want women like their mothers....they will accept every aspect of their child's personality. As adults in adult relationships, not every women is going to treat you like your mom did. When a person shows us who they are....it is wise to believe it.
Porn is used by many, not used by many. I think your husband does not like you. I am sorry to say that. What his reasons are are really not your problem unless he tells you something. Any person that can bring down a persons self esteem, contribute to their depressive thoughts, does not care. You very well could have made big mistake. If you are thinking of leaving him, do it because it does not sound like he is doing anything to meet you half way. I hope you thought you were talking to someone else.....because from what I read, your got this lady's situation completely wrong.
I see a lot of women coming on here talking about how their partner does not initiate sex, or they want the one kind of position....its as if something went wrong in their brain....and they are just stuck in a permanent trance. I dont have any experience with someone not wanting to be sexually intimate, or being stale and wanting the one thing. I believe it does affect the brain though....like others have said....they can zone out, and become cold when using.
I wish her luck as she goes through the book. She wrote such a beautiful post. Best one yet I think. It might be just what she needs if its true that he has quit for 9 months now.
Also, I hope these guys aren't as bad as what has been said. I hope there lack of engagement and playfulness is a result of knowing that their girlfriend feels bad. Hopefully she can change that when she starts to look at him differently....otherwise I would move on.
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