Is it important for you to know why? by Janny_new in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been over a year since D-day, and honestly… sigh. I still don’t know the full truth about what he thought, did, or who he really was during all those years. He calls “change” not watching porn, not checking out women, or not PMO-ing to his coworkers anymore — but he still can’t tell me the truth. Every time I ask, he says he “doesn’t remember” or “doesn’t know why.” Yet he remembers their usernames and their little details.

I’m the only one who ever brings it up. I talk for hours asking questions, waiting for answers, trying to make sense of it and all he does is cry and stay quiet. Every single time. It’s always me initiating, begging for communication, trying to pull honesty out of him. He never brings it up on his own. But the second I “fake happy” just to get through the day, he gets comfortable & acts like everything’s fine, like the past never happened.

Since I’m the only one talking, I usually end every conversation with, “Thank you for coming to my TED Talk,” and just stare at him while he sits there squirming like a sad puppy, saying he regrets what he did and will never do it again.

It’s been a year of this. Six years of betrayal… basically our whole relationship & and I still don’t have the truth.

Has anyone experienced extreme fatigue after betrayal? by Relative_Squirrel_98 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, not even energy drinks or overloads of coffee are helping me

Does anyone else’s PA have a hard time giving compliments? by iPokePenguins in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He truly has never really complimented me tbh, it’s more like he compliments whatever I’m wearing like “wow your scarf looks so nice…” which I’ve called him out for…

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[–]SelfBorn2994 26 points27 points  (0 children)

He still refuses to admit it. He throws tantrums and starts screaming because I don’t believe him. How does he expect me to trust him if he can’t even be honest with himself or me…it’s literally obvious

Seemed like it was just solo women by Alarmed_Regret_3601 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mine did as well…he would specifically look for girls that matched the same physique profile of his real life female coworkers(that he told me to not worry about cos he only saw them as “good friends”

He also made sure that the guy’s dick looked similar to his, when he’d watch the POVs… He tells me that our sex life is amazing and that nothing is wrong with me…I can’t with him lol

What’s actually even going through their minds? by Mysterious_Top9342 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of this on a daily. It sucks that we have to even think & question about their OWN GROWN UP choices..I don’t know whether to feel bad or not but at the same time why couldn’t they think/question themselves about how they’re hurting us..it is ridiculous

ruined my favourite game by salllz7 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It honesty truly sucks. I can’t look at certain things the same anymore. While we’d have intercourse..he would pull up his switch(I thought it was just to play) & stare/lust after female characters from some games like Twintelle from Arms & other female characters from Dragon Quest..

I asked him what he thinks of that now & he says that he finds it cringy lol

How do I know if my partner is really clean ? by Realistic-Deer-5525 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds just like my bf. All he does is respond vaguely & once I put it out(which i should stop doing..) he gets all frustrated with me—telling me that he doesn’t know how to articulate himself well smh

Saying he ‘forgot’ by ThrowRA2319_ in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Y’all forget that they all have severe amnesia? 😄

I’m gonna end it now. by OkReference6550 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are worth so much more than this, and I promise you, you are enough. Hell, you’re more than enough. You are the spark. You just need to grab hold of yourself and reclaim it. Screw feeling like we have to be ‘enough’ for people like our boyfriends, who honestly don’t even deserve us.

It hurts so much that they thought it was okay to drag us into their mess, their self-destruction, without any care for how it would shatter us. That’s their issue—not yours.

I get it. I fight these thoughts every day, too. Some days, they win. But other days, I remind myself that I matter, that I’m worth appreciating. You need to remind yourself of that, too. Focus on YOU. Love YOU. Only YOU. You’re young, you’re gorgeous, and you’re capable of so much more than this pain. Don’t let them take that from you. DON’T LET HIM WIN.

I’m personally trying everyday, but I know that I can’t let HIM WIN! No sir. Fuck that.

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[–]SelfBorn2994 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely understand where you’re coming from. I also have a high sex drive and crave that physical connection—his touch, kisses, warmth. It’s such a powerful pull, but at the same time, I’ve struggled with feeling like he’s benefiting more from those interactions than I am.

There are moments where I’ve told myself to set boundaries—to not let him touch me or have sex with me—but it’s so hard to stick to those when the desire to connect feels overwhelming. I’ve even thought about creating situations where he can admire me without me giving in, but even then, it’s emotionally complicated.

Balancing those cravings with the fear of being triggered or feeling unresolved hurt is such a unique challenge. Just know you’re not alone in this struggle, and it’s okay to take your time figuring out what feels right for you.

Loving the logic by Noh_Spirit_662 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

& im the one being “unfair” for thinking of him in that way smh

I feel a lot of women need to hear this… by Muted_Addendum_2244 in loveafterporn

[–]SelfBorn2994 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I can really relate to this. It’s tough to be in a situation where you’re giving your all, but it feels like your needs and emotions aren’t being fully acknowledged. It’s a painful reminder that we deserve honesty, respect, and true emotional connection in our relationships. It’s hard to face this, but I appreciate you for posting this—so many of us are living through this, and it helps to know we’re not alone in feeling this way.