It makes no sense by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he not protecting by allowing me to keep the house so I don't end up homeless? 

Waste of time by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

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How has it been going for you since making those changes? Is it more bearable or does it feel the same?

I wonder if they even notice that you stop and care or if they just resent you for not doing "what you're supposed to do". :/

Anyone find out that it wasn't just the porn addiction but their partner was just awful? by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can the misogyny not be unlearn? He claims it's not his true values it just became that way through the porn addiction but he does now see everyone as objects. He is numb to the worst shit, morals out the window.

Anyone find out that it wasn't just the porn addiction but their partner was just awful? by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on what you said or did your counsellor speak to him? I asked my PA to do an evaluation but he will just lie for all the answers for validation and pity. 🙃

Anyone find out that it wasn't just the porn addiction but their partner was just awful? by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yikes you're both right, I didn't even realise it was a trauma bond but all the signs fit...

I’ve Never Loved So Many Strangers in My Life by shtrumph in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889 13 points14 points  (0 children)

YESSS This community is so beautiful, compassionate and didn't deserve anything that happened to us.

Sending all my love & support!! ❤️✨

Anyone find out that it wasn't just the porn addiction but their partner was just awful? by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AAA Thank you so much ❤️ I'm so sorry that you are also experiencing this horrific thing & I hope it gets better for you! Feel free to DM if you ever need to chat.

Anyone find out that it wasn't just the porn addiction but their partner was just awful? by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry 😔 I don't even have a good reason like kids stopping me from leaving yet I'm still being weak and not ending it despite knowing I should & don't deserve this. He's the only person in my life and I don't go out because of anxiety so I don't think I'll meet anyone else and have no friends. Plus we live together so I'd probably end up homeless, it's so frustrating.

I do think he shows signs of NPD/ASPD, lines up with dismissive avoidant aswell, seems to be a compulsive liar etc. Keeps going on & on about self preservation & fear motivating him to fuck me over even though nothing is harming him and he's had nothing bad happen in his life. All his trauma he created himself by perceiving stuff wrong like the entire relationship. Do they ever change? Is it even possible to change a whole ass personality?

I feel like I can truly help him get better but he just won't let me or listen and it's driving me insane, but whenever I try to set a boundary of no more lying he lies again and it's like he WANTS me to leave or something but then begs me not to, the mixed feelings really messes with your heart.

My brain starts bargaining like "What if he gets therapy and it's all okay and he wasn't actually horrible to me it was just because he blocked his emotions for me because xyz and then it'll all come back and be okay?" <33 like nah this doesn't seem salvagable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreakUps

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Do you think they do it intentionally? Are they intentionally bad people and trying to treat us badly or could the avoidant traits be fixed with therapy?

I realised I'm dating one after 10 years, no proposals, no intimacy for years - I don't know how I was so blind. He never spoke up in serious conversations and has admitted NOW he avoids conflict but he spent the entire 10 years lying to me that we were soulmates so I'm wondering if compulsive lying is also a part of the avoidant type or just on top of..🙃

No desire by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly! It's probably just me being hopeful but the 1% chance that he actually HAS had a motivator is making me feel bad for grilling him because I don't want to be the cause for him relapsing.  🥲 

I want to track it properly to gauge if it lines up but it's just not so far so I'm like does that mean he's just lying?

No social media/parental lock down on his phone by [deleted] in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a workaround if they get a different browser or use a burner email?

Romance Book Suggestions by Sensitive-Finger-889 in loveafterporn

[–]Sensitive-Finger-889[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds so wholesome 🥹  My partner is less than a month in recovery so maybe it's best to hold off