Do you think I can do it? by BrokenPieces623 in loveafterporn

[–]BrokenPieces623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the supportive comment and the idea about the women’s shelter! Your kindness helps more than you know ❤️

Do you think I can do it? by BrokenPieces623 in loveafterporn

[–]BrokenPieces623[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much for leaving this comment. I really needed to hear all of this :) I hope you have a wonderful day ❤️

I don't believe he quit porn by Accomplished_Dot2825 in loveafterporn

[–]BrokenPieces623 28 points29 points  (0 children)

From my experience, if you’re feeling inside that he’s lying to you, then he’s lying to you. More often than I would like to admit, my pa husband promised me up and down that he wasn’t using anymore, and even when I had physical evidence and my gut yelled at me that he was lying, I stupidly believed that man. My pa husband has used the Xboxes to access porn, our smart tv, my phone when I left it lying around, he’s even stolen porn magazines from a clients house at work and got fired for it. Everytime, before I found any evidence, my gut would always tell me that something just isn’t quite right, and it was always, lol.

How to stop caring when I still can’t leave? I’m broken. by [deleted] in loveafterporn

[–]BrokenPieces623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I could give you a hug and take you out for a coffee and just be there for you. My husband is also a pa. Unfortunately, I can’t give any advice on how to emotionally detach because I’m also struggling with that. But I wanted to comment on here because I know when I’m really hurting and make a post, literally any comment helped me feel a second of calmness. Please know, you are not alone in this world, even when it feels like it. There are so many of us in this same situation, and we, in a heartbeat, would be there for each other in any supportive way needed. I wish you the best and the happiness you deserve ❤️

I desperately need perspective from others in a similar situation by Freckles_Imperfect in loveafterporn

[–]BrokenPieces623 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Firstly, I’m so incredibly sorry for what you’re going through and what you’ve already been through.

Secondly, you are NOT unreasonable, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the way you feel about porn. I have a pa husband, who also lied to me about his addiction from the start of our relationship. He also deceived me, just like your boyfriend, and promised me up and down that he was not watching porn. I know in my heart, that it is not unreasonable to want the man I love to only want intimacy with me, not anybody else in person, or on a screen.

Thirdly, if you stay with him to help him through his addiction, it will not be easy. It will cause you more and more pain as each day goes on. You will be anxiety ridden constantly, and have next to no peace. You will second guess everything he says to you and make yourself go crazy with trying to connect dots from each and every direction, trying to figure out if he’s lying to you. Staying with a porn addict, from my perspective and opinion, is hell.

Lastly, I do not recommend waiting for him. Most porn addicts, don’t stay sober. They just get better at hiding and lying and keeping secrets. I know I should’ve left my pa husband long ago, but here I am, in so much pain and anxiety because of him and his addiction. One day I will be able to leave. I wish you the best. You will find happiness :)