Or should I leave him? Does it get better? Every time I talk to him he gets annoyed when he can’t do it and it hurts my feelings. I don’t know who else I can talk to.
As long as he is seeking treatment, counseling or whatever sort of help he is getting and keeping up with it, you should give him a chance to improve. At least he recognized the issue and did something about it. To me, that shows that he cares about the relationship enough to get help.
There will be some ups and downs like any addiction. You need to either fully commit to supporting him or leave if you feel like you just cannot do it. That is a personal decision and there is no right answer.
If it has become that bad that it is effecting your own well being and mental health, you need to look after yourself. Perhaps a break while he seeks whatever treatment he is getting is the key for the two of you.
People often take breaks for the wrong reasons. I think this is one of those right reasons where everyone can focus on themselves until the problem is resolved. It makes no sense for two people to be miserable and broken until the person with the issue has a chance to fix themselves. Best of luck to you both.
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An addiction, regardless the one, is utmost difficult to cure or to get rid of.
It is always a matter of "motivation" and how serious the victim of such an addiction. If he/she does not think it is necessary to do a therapy, the time is totally wasted. The person will only agree to go to therapy to try to ease the the pressure that is put on him/her but as soon as the pressure is less, so will be the motivation.
I personally don't think that a person with a pornography addiction will ever want to abandon this addiction. If that person does not get what he is addicted to in his/her relation, he/she will either try to find it elsewhere, in another relationship or then he/she will fall back to the old habits.
I am not a believer of a cure because the addicts usually don't see where the problem lies since the impact of the addiction is not the same as drugs or alcohol. It does not really impact profoundly on the health of the victim.
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He is getting help, which is a major thing. He is probably really addicted to the dopamine high he gets from it.
https://prestigemensmedical.com/blog/effects-of-pornography-and-porn-addiction/#:~:text=From%20a%20biological%20sense%2C%20consuming,and%20within%20our%20personal%20relationships.0 0 0 0It could take a long time. Think if it no different than any other addiction. He may slip and fall. If he does, help him get back on track. Shame will only cause him to hide it and keep it away. If he is really working on change it may be a lifetime fight.
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3 9You've probably given him too much time already. Don't waste your life on a big Red Flag.
1 0 0 0Shouldn't have dated him to begin with. Leave, in a few months you can check on him and see if he's gotten any better. If not, forget about him.
0 0 0 0Unless your boyfriend wants to end the porn addiction and get help by a professional, nothing is going to get better for you two, and this is sad for sure.
0 0 0 0You may want to give him a few months provided he is committed to it and continues to make progress.
0 0 0 0Gibbled himself on the pron? Modernity. That's pretty funny in a black and depressing sort of way. I can see the end of all in that.
0 0 0 0Like any addiction it can get better. Like detoxing from any addiction it isn't fast. If you truly love him and can see yourself with him as a life partner, I would wait, if there's a decent chance he's not the one, I would move on.
0 0 0 0Why don't you see the chance to improve alongside him? Seek help for your own struggle with confidence.
0 0 0 0Let the man jack off in peace. Does it affect your sexual life? If not, what's the big deal?
0 0 0 0What do you call "addiction" ?
0 0 0 0Bout 25 years
0 0 0 0When life throws you lemons, make lemonade. Watch porn together. Be creative. Whatever "help" he's seeking, won't work.
0 1 0 0This is a really good opinion. I totally agree!
@bigrook Imagine you're the guy watching porn. Bambi comes in and sits next to you. She slowly starts undressing. When she's completely naked, she starts masturbating and says she wants to get into making porn. Are you going to switch your focus to her or keep watching the porn? lol
True dat! What would be even better is if Bambi also brought her girlfriend with her ;)
Your confidence is your confidence. Not your boyfriends. Him indulging in or “quitting porn” shouldn’t have anything to do with your confidence.
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