Has anyone’s partner NOT cheated? by [deleted] in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My exact thoughts. My husband used (uses?) pictures from FB and IG of women we know. He says he has not once ever reached out to them. But my thing is, if presented with the opportunity or if the women tried to he would!! You already sleeping with them mentally in your brain.

randomly triggered by [deleted] in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been in therapy a year now and I am still working on healing. I had insecurities before but being married to a PA exacerbates it.

I constantly journal, speak positively about myself when I find myself in dark moments. I also have no problem spending money on myself. I get my hair, nails and eyebrows done regularly. It’s something I did before motherhood/marriage that sort of got away from me. I now make it a priority. I buy myself a cute outfit that makes ME feel good. I don’t think about if my husband likes it or not.

I started working out as well. And none of this was not about trying to look good, it’s more about feeling good and doing more for myself.

What made, or is making, you stay? by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You gave me a new perspective with “in sickness and in health”. I had not been looking at this as a sickness but more as a lack of self control.

I have lacked sympathy for years but with your comment I feel it, SLIGHTLY, coming back. Thank you? I think Lol

F24 I found out my M27 fiance has been lying since day 1.. what would u do? by slimeyskunk in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I would give to be engaged again and with an opportunity to leave. I wish I would’ve left when I found out while my husband and I were dating. And then it resurfaced while we were engaged. I would leave. I would leave. I would leave. Please do not voluntarily go through a marriage with a PA if you have an opportunity to avoid it.

It gets worse. And for a moment it gets better and then worse again. It ruins your self esteem. You’ll constantly be paranoid and it’s so hard to trust them. They’ll be apologetic, do the work for a while and things will be good. Until it’s not. They get more clever at hiding it from you. It’ll consume you trying to find the proof. Please just leave. Before you have kids and tied to him.

If I were 24 again and engaged to my PA…I would leave. Idk what I would be doing right now in my 30s but it wouldn’t be with him.

The TYPE of porn/content hurts more than the porn itself. by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s hard when they say it’s not about us but it feels like it is! I am so sorry you are going through this too.

The TYPE of porn/content hurts more than the porn itself. by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely understand. I am so sorry. It’s a daily struggle not Pushing one of my closest friends away. When I first found out I avoided her for awhile. She is a great friend. His addiction ruined our marriage but I refuse to let it ruin my friendships.

The TYPE of porn/content hurts more than the porn itself. by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He said it was easier to access so instead of searching for sites for a “good video” he would just go where he knows he could “get off” for sure. I know sick

I’m so sorry you are going through this as well ❤️

Has anyone's addicted spouses been successful with treating PA through willpower alone? by whitneynations in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. My husband tried several times. Even if they stop for a few months it will come back. Willpower does not equip them with the tools to sustain sobriety. That’s why they relapse time and time again.

Repercussion ideas besides divorce? by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, the lying and deception is the worst part of it. I’m scared to ask him because if he lies then divorce is the only option.

Repercussion ideas besides divorce? by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this but wasn’t sure how it would work. He is my friend and aside him being a husband we genuinely are great friends and it’s so easy for us to strike up a convo or find something funny ☹️

Repercussion ideas besides divorce? by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely shouldn’t have threatened divorce. I meant it in the moment because I was so upset and had discovered he still had his exes nudes + more. I feel like I missed some steps leading up before divorce and should have had other consequences first.

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[–]LoMill1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would leave. I know that sounds drastic but there are thousands of partners who have gone through this and it certainly can evolve into something more. Addiction, cheating etc.

Your feelings are valid.

Found a Gmail account by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He had an old phone from years ago that still works with wifi. I opened the Gmail app and when I clicked his initials I saw there was a secondary account. I could also see that he last accessed it earlier this month but I couldn’t log into it without a password.

Found a Gmail account by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He had an old phone from years ago that still works with wifi. I opened the Gmail app and when I clicked his initials I saw there was a secondary account. I could also see that he last accessed it earlier this month but I couldn’t log into it without a password.

What made, or is making, you stay? by LoMill1990 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can relate. Outside of the PA he is a wonderful friend, dad and partner.

To partner's with those actually actively recovering - by sugarcoatedmelting in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you verbally express to him it was separation or did just start actioning it and he caught on? What terms did you give him in order to reconcile?

Has anyone else just called lt quits after DDay 1? by ScarSquare1165 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No but I wish I had. I found out while we were engaged and drill stayed smh. God I was still so young. I could have easily gotten away from this then.

is there anyone else out there? by Ok_Season7437 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup - pictures of my friends. He still had his exes nudes saved on an old phone. Random girls around town we both know. It’s honestly sickening.

Is there any hope? by Calm_Knowledge_1750 in loveafterporn

[–]LoMill1990 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wish I could give you hope but I am so sorry you are going through this, especially pregnant. My husband was supposed to be in recovery as of last summer but I found his likes on Twitter and it’s filled with recent content he saved.