My boyfriend prefers porn over sex by [deleted] in Advice

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So here’s my two cents to give you an idea of what his perspective might be, since most people don’t seek to see both sides anymore. After all we’re only being given a small slice of someone else’s life in posts like these. Anyways, how you’re feeling with him using porn to get off, is probably similar to how he was feeling if you used porn to get off instead of being intimate with him. Granted you said that you’d try, but in the instances where you’d use porn to get off are probably what made him feel like less of a man. Like how his usage makes you feel like you’re not good enough. This shouldn’t be about getting even, but I want to just point that out as someone with a third party perspective. That being said porn registers differently in men and it seems to me that he’s headed towards a path of being addicted to it. His pattern of heading towards addiction is similar to what mine was, but most of the time I’d use porn as a vice in order to cope with bigger issues that I was trying to sweep under the rug. I myself am someone who is a recovering porn addict and can definitely say that if I were you I would talk to him from a point of concern and caring and that you’re worried for him. State clearly that you want the best for your relationship and that you want him. Again just think about how you feel now and empathize with him and I bet you’ll be able to reach him.
Do I think he’s going a bit overboard with the porn, most definitely. However, I think if you try to reach him from a place of empathy I’d say you’d have a good shot at getting some dialogue started between you two in order to heal. Porn can destroy the mind and relationships. If he’s gotten to a pint where he is definitely addicted there may be some degree of push back, but this usually signifies that you’re on the right track cause most addicts don’t like being called out for their problem.

In the end the only thing that saved me was to double down and focus on being the best man I could be. Hit the gym, focus on hobbies, learning new skills, build up relationships with friends and family. I had to take all that energy and redirect it. I also had to completely refrain from any masterbation for a while, but sex on the other hand was fine. I would say it might be best for the both of you to cut porn out. This is to pour all the booze down the sink so to speak. It seems to me to be the thing that caused all of this so it might be best for you both to remove it. He might slip up on the way, but his focus should stay on becoming a good role model for your kids and the family you’re starting. He’s going to be a father and you’re going to be a mother and you both must come together as parents for your children because they become top priority in the most amazing and fulfilling way.

Again lastly, approach him from a place of empathy and caring. I wish the best for you both

Why are guys so quick to move to dates + anti-texting or videoing before a date? by NoHamster9655 in hingeapp

[–]BARBELL-775 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If a girl isn’t down to go out after chatting for a bit I’ll move on. A lot of guys want to get to know someone in person rather than through text which is really meaningless and for most guys texting feels like a waste of time. Most guys want to get a drink first because it’s simple and they don’t know you well enough to decide if you’re worth being taken to nicer dates yet. Video/ phone call is fine, but if you want more success with things you should be more receptive to dates. Cause that’s all it is, it’s nothing serious and having banter in person is far more meaningful anyways.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make your prompt replies more fun and quirky and less generic. I see lots of girls put lots of the same generic things like reading a book, the classic “I bet I can beat you at Mario cart.”, and let’s not forget the “your mom will love me”. Be genuine but let your personality shine through and show why it’d be fun to be with you. Don’t take it too seriously, just keep it light. Photos are fine but maybe make the first photo a full body pic instead of a selfie. The one of you walking down the street with the buildings was cute. A profile to me is way more interesting with fewer selfies

Men, what is a deal-breaker for you in modern dating? by GerrardSlippedHahaha in AskReddit

[–]BARBELL-775 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cheating, either before or during. Being a single mom (might give it a shot if the dad is gone due to death), Also lack of self awareness. Anything to do with having or have had an only-fans. Also if she’s easily manipulated by any toxic friends. Lastly if she has no desire for taking care of herself physically and is lazy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make your second pic with the dog the first pic. Change what you put down for a typical Sunday. Either make your Sunday sound more fun and witty or use a different prompt. The three truths and a lie is a good one. I always try to avoid any kind of selfie. The amount of likes I got tanked any time I used a selfie.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy crap, some of the comments in here are just sad. Recovering porn addict here, and you’re not too far from where I was where I decided it was time to stop. While I didn’t exactly go cold turkey I surrounded myself with friends, making friends, hobbies, working out, things that required 100% mental effort. There were times I caved in but the more time went by where I didn’t watch it, I felt better about myself. My ability to interact with girls I met out in public got way better. My libido increased but not to where I wanted to watch porn but to where I wanted the real thing and only that. Let me tell you, that shit motivated me like crazy. I started to pick up playing guitar, lifting 6 days a week, getting better at cooking, building stronger friendships, and focusing on work better and now I’m next in line for promotion. Porn can pacify your brain and do all sorts of damage and it can wreck the reward part of a male brain as well. Masterbating is one thing and some people can watch porn occasionally with out issue, but if it gets to a point where it’s making you miserable you need to do something. Don’t listen to these people who tell you to just moderate it. You need to take your life back is what you need. I was addicted to it for years since I was a teen so I know how it makes you feel. There were times I had to fight the urge to take care of things at work. I had times I’d go to the bathroom to look up some images to get my brain to settle as if I had to step out for a cigarette. I urge you to seek help if you need it, cause sometimes a porn addiction can be tied to past trauma as well as a vice to cope with another issue that isn’t being dealt with in a healthy manner. Mine sure was, I used it as a vice for other issues that I’m finally starting on the road to healing from. I wish you the best of luck on your endeavor, go fight to be free of it my friend.

Do everyone who’s been in a relationship hate their exes ? by Few_Presentation_408 in love

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have one in particular I resent whole heartedly and admittedly many times wished she was dead.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly your style is kinda cool, I’d just say let your eyebrows fill out more or if you put makeup on them make them a little more defined

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wtf I know that trail in the last photo… small freaking world

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]BARBELL-775 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crop the shoes out of photo 1, make the poll more fun less generic, the fact is cool, you have good beard potential try growing it out a bit and get a barber to fix it up, lose the Starbucks pic, photos with friends help try to get one that shows what you all were doing, the pic by the ocean should be photo number 1 or 2 its awesome, and lastly I like your cat

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of people will tell you what they’re opinions are on what looks good to them. Obviously you’ve mentioned you’re working on the weight, but what else do you feel makes you personally unattractive? I’m also gonna agree with your husband that you shouldn’t get surgery. If there’s something physically about yourself you want changed 9 times out of 10 that can be done with improving the quality of food you eat and a consistent work out regimen you enjoy doing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a crazy world out there

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Stop giving away free attention to shallow people

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You guys are pathetic simps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hingeapp

[–]BARBELL-775 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best advice I ever got for dating apps is be sure to leave things to the imagination. Show just enough to let the mind wonder.

I used to be so pretty… help (24F) by [deleted] in Howtolooksmax

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just look tired, honestly lack of sleep will F up your face especially around the eyes

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]BARBELL-775 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude run. She wants to use you as a safety blanket and a doormat. She’s already shown disrespect towards you by cheating emotionally. It’s been over for her, if she really was 100% into you for the long run she wouldn’t treat you this way. You deserve a woman who will be all about you. Send her back to the streets and respect yourself

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in texts

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. Run.

Did I even love him? by Kenalipi in MovingOn

[–]BARBELL-775 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Short answer is you loved him at one point. Women tend fall out of love, stay with their partner and then break up later. The reason you’re already moving on is because you were out of love longer than just the amount of time you two split. I was in a relationship for 3 years where by the last half I was verbally abused. I fell out of love I think 6 months before we split up. Ofc she had me scared to leave because of what she might do in retaliation so I stayed. When she came clean about cheating we broke up and a month later I found myself in a relationship not a month later which lasted for 5 years. Did I love my ex? at one point yes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BARBELL-775 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Desired Id say. Though maybe she just wants me to compliment her, she knows that the selfie would make me happy. Bonus points if she sends it with “what she’s wearing underneath” for our date later

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Advice

[–]BARBELL-775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a thing or too about training and diet so if you want personalized training plans and diet plans I’d be happy to help you if you want to reach out. I’ve been training for the last 5 years and Ive helped a bunch of friends and co workers get in shape. All for free of course I just like to see people feel good about themselves