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New bf, same fears (posted where it needs to go)

Discussion in 'Partner Support' started by coconutplums, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. coconutplums

    coconutplums Fapstronaut

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    Hey guys. It has been a long time. I used to come on here to understand my ex better and attempt to be a more supportive person/partner. Wellp, as mentioned, he is my ex.

    I moved on after I cut through all his bullshit and his lies and now I am with someone new. Woo! This guy has been totally okay with my boundaries, loves me and treats me pretty well, which.... I am really not used to. Every dude I have been with has been immature, disrespectful and abusive in some way or another. Thanks dad.

    So, I have some boundaries that can be considered a little unusual to some. I don't view porn/strip clubs or anything in between while in a relationship and I expect that whomever chooses to be my partner will abstain from it as well. I am very clear with this boundary as soon as I see potential for a deeper relationship with someone, because I would rather give a guy a chance to run if he doesn't agree with that. My partner has had no problem leaving porn and strip clubs etc behind. He even shares the same boundary-- he doesn't want me viewing it either for his own reasons. Sooooo, I should be happy right?

    I am, but I also have trust issues. Past bf was a very good liar and VERY VERY VERY addicted to pmo. Now I brought yesterday's baggage into my current relationship. I often become anxious because I am scared he is lying and he actually does look at porn and blah blah blah.

    Obviously, this is a me problem and I need to trust him more. But how? That's the big question. How do I start trusting him more? How do I know that he really isn't doing this stuff? How do I even know that he truly respects me??
    I know that you could slap a "see a fucking therapist" sticker on this one, but if you have anything to offer please don't hesitate.


    Ps. I know this is a non-issue for a lot of people. That's fine. There are also people out there that have a problem with pmo at any degree and I am one of those people. Be respectful
     
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  2. Feelinghurt2019

    Feelinghurt2019 New Fapstronaut

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    I really understand how you feel and I have exactly the same boundaries with my boyfriend...I think that the most important thing is and best way to gain trust is by seeing that his actions speak louder than words ~ that he’s commited to an exclusively intimate relationship with you only...I can tell that my boyfriends been watched porn again (more broken boundaries) because he won’t want intimacy with me and he’ll be shifty with his behaviour...if you feel like he might be betraying your trust then ask him ~ you’re in a relationship with this person you’re allowed to voice anything that’s worrying or upsetting you. And you shouldn’t be so hard on yourself for having ‘issues’, at least you recognise it ~ I have major trust issues and ptsd...but that doesn’t mean I’m not entitled to put out there what is unacceptable to me. I despise porn wholeheartedly and the impact it’s had on my relationships, past and present. Always talk to your boyfriend about these feelings, he should reassure you and I think it can be quite obvious when they’re choosing porn over you...my boyfriend rarely wants sex with me when he’s been watching it. When things are going well and he’s affectionate, intimate and loving and also attentive to my wants and needs aswell, I don’t feel much anxiety or worries coz his actions are reflecting his words x
     
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  3. @coconutplums @Feelinghurt2019 . I have my boundaries you say .
    You can have boundaries on the self, you can have LIMITATIONS on others . I have been in the situation, from the other side . Wasn't a PMO addicted male, but sometimes out of frustration, even though it was not REALLY what I wanted I did PMO . I was really caring, intimate, touching, loving, mature, strong etc etc etc . But she was always crazy obsessive . For example I would do PMO 2 times in the month not more . Or even less, but there was correlation between her ATTITTUDE and this happening . I am alone from 7 months now and being going on streaks . It is the energy that the other is radiating too . I don't trust she was loyal . Can't buy that sorry . So, when you have sex with your male partner there is the same chaser effect he gets like with PMO .

    The key is abstaining from sex at all . You can do it, but not often . As you know sex is for creating babies, not pleasure . We, as humans, looking for the pleasure part too much . So if you are really into him not viewing explicit material, you mutually got to give up on sex more or less . You cannot be having sex and expect things to be good . Sex is ruining things, no matter what their are trying to sell you . It brings aggression with it .
    When you have that mentality in you... I want intimacy, but I want to meet my needs too( and those needs are to be fucked like a bitch) , you are not in balance. You . Not both of you. You are even not stable .

    Don't mind me girls, just a nameless shinobi wanted to give some inside and opinion. No bad feelings or bad energy in my speech .

    Expectations lead to FRUSTRATION .

    The answer is walking together in the field of spirituality . And the wrong answers we see in the everyday life way too often .

    Much love .
     
  4. Minsc

    Minsc Fapstronaut

    Hi coconut,

    It's great that you are reaching out. None of us can sort out our lives alone. There's not too much I can say since if I were with a woman I'd likely have some of the qualities of your Ex. What I can do is point you to the S-Anon 12-step fellowships, which is a counterpart to Sexaholics Anonymous (which I'm attending). S-Anon is for those how are hurting due to the sexual addiction of someone close to them. Check it out and see if it's right for you.
     
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