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Trust issues

Discussion in 'Rebooting in a Relationship' started by jaketom, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. jaketom

    jaketom New Fapstronaut

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    Hi everyone,

    I told my gf of almost two years last week that I watched porn and masturbated daily. I've now been PMO free for almost a week, and I sought out a therapist, because I've also struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts in the past. I've been trying to demonstrate to my gf that I'm committed to leaving porn in the past, so I've been keeping her updated on my reboot. Today, when I told her that my first appointment with my therapist went well and that "I really like talking to her," she basically said that she was afraid I was going to cheat on her with my therapist because, by watching porn, I was "seeking out different women every day." I don't know the best way to explain to her how my porn addiction had more to do with how I was using it as a mood booster, rather than any sort of dissatisfaction with our relationship or sex life. Thanks for reading and for any advice on how to help work through this with my partner.
     
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  2. Bobske

    Bobske Fapstronaut

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    Be honest, tell her you love her and it's not about her. Read up on the addiction.
    Ask for her help and listen to her needs. Ask for her boundaries, how much does she want to know.
    Listen, really listen to her.
    Talk about your insecurities and start dealing with them. PMO is part of a larger problem mostly.
    Read in the relationship section. Best of luck
     
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  3. Lostneverland

    Lostneverland Fapstronaut

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    There’s a really good book by Gary Wilson , titled Your Brain on Porn. It explains in Lyman’s terms the brain structure changes and addiction process. You are correct it’s not about porn, but about connection/attachment and the dopamine hit.
    Safe travels on your self exploration journey through recovery.
     
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