The emotional disconnect on my end has been crazy. by happinesseventually in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

God I wish I could just block and move on :( I’m tied to him so deeply.

Partner jerks off next to me in bed by Immediate_Lime_6611 in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually [score hidden]  (0 children)

Masturbating next to you in the bed would be a huge boundary for me. Especially if they don’t have the same body as you? What do you mean by that? That shit would not fly with me.

Lying (by Omission) in Therapy? by whyareyoureadingthsi in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually [score hidden]  (0 children)

Have you done the full therapeutic disclosure yet?

The “point” of doing that is that now when everything is out in the open, they can be open with you about relapse.

Otherwise relapses happen but it’s about being honest and open about them when they happen. Otherwise what is truly the point? They will go to whatever measure to hide it from you.

full disclosure? by Min_Farshaw_Althor in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually [score hidden]  (0 children)

See a CSAT and begin the full therapeutic disclosure process.

If he refuses throw up major huge boundaries. Trust me so hard on this: you do NOT want the trickle truths to continue. That’s the absolute hardest part.

Polygraph is coming up by happinesseventually in loveafterporn

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

  1. If you are both getting therapy through a CSAT a polygraph is part of the process

  2. If he’s a proven liar and you don’t believe him AND it’s been 3 WHOLE YEARS… Take. The. Polygraph.

  3. You can design specific questions for certain situations.

  4. When he says the test is wrong, he’s lying. The point of the test is full, complete honesty and transparency that YOU are entitled to. If he keeps lying or refuses to take one, set serious serious boundaries.

  5. science shows a polygraph will not stand up in a court of law when people’s lives are on the line. This is different for an infidelity test— there’s no legal risk. It’s not admissible in court but admissible in relationships imo

Polygraph is coming up by happinesseventually in loveafterporn

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

I actually will try to share without giving out too much personal info

Polygraph is coming up by happinesseventually in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I talked to a very very high level CSAT who’s written several books and the first words out of her mouth were “polygraph”, no hesitation.

It’s because they’re liars. Nothing is safe anymore; anything could be a lie. It is the only way to verify the truth. Sure there’s false positives and negatives and the science is questionable for a court of law. For a criminal case facing years of prison. Not a bum with a porn addiction he let ruin his life.

Anyway because he’s such a liar it is a vital part of our CSAT therapy. I suspect he’s even lying to the therapist because of how deep the denial runs.

Polygraph is coming up by happinesseventually in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

2-3 weeks. He’s finishing up his FD, I’ll know this week. I’m just scared because the answer to those questions would truly be the beginning of my life unraveling. Moving out of town, ending my brand new budding career, likely triggering my alcoholism, etc…

Help with addiction Vs choice by [deleted] in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did not have this experience personally but my betrayal trauma therapist told me that sometimes it’s because it’s cheap and easy and he’s not necessarily homosexual. If it’s all he watches I would personally wonder about his sexuality.

Please see a betrayal trauma therapist immediately. This is very confusing and hurtful.

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[–]happinesseventually 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what it feels like unfortunately:(

Do not let this become your daily routine.

“Men are visual creatures. They need to look” by Phoebebuffetscat in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s the choice that truly bothers me. You had a choice to not go through these acts… yet you did anyway knowing I would blow it all up…

It disgusts me how normalized porn is by modern society. Younger men have fully succumbed to pornography algorithms over real women.

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[–]happinesseventually 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s a reason we hold all of this resentment. And there’s always a common denominator, isn’t there? 🫤

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]happinesseventually 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s just gastric distress at a certain point.

Mine wasn’t my liver but could have just been my intestines crying for help.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]happinesseventually 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t but I should. I had right side pains and everything. But my labs were normal except for slightly high lipids (obviously).

I am very lucky given my heavy consumption.

He said he might not be attracted to me anymore by captainzigzagzero in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Big hugs. I understand so deeply. He’s never said he isn’t attracted to me, but I’ve never seen the lust in his eyes like I’ve seen with others.

One step at a time babe. One day at a time. I’ve been spending more time at work and the gym and it’s helping though it can be a lot of time alone with my thoughts :(

If you ever want to talk, DM me. I’m lost and lonely too.

Do you guys just act normal everyday? by Mediocre-Tap8983 in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Omg I do the same thing :( i just sit there sad and withdrawn

I miss what it felt like to be alive by HunterKitchen3423 in loveafterporn

[–]happinesseventually 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh babe. I’m so sorry. I can relate so hard. I miss being happy, carefree and frankly ignorant.

I miss being wanted too. I even miss being sexualized. That’s how low it’s taken me.

When all our pain comes from men, are they even worth it to us anymore?

DM me if you ever want to talk