My boyfriend has a porn addiction
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omg i just can't. 🙄 i found my boyfriend's secret stash of porn hidden in a folder labeled 'work documents' on his computer. for real?? how stupid does he think i am?? like, dude, do you honestly think hiding it under something so obvious is clever? 🤦♀️ this isn't the first time i've caught him either!! what the hell??? it's like he has some sort of addiction to this crap. he tells me i'm overreacting but am i?!
it makes me wonder if all those doubles orgasms he'll boast about are even fulfilling enough... for us or for him! when he spends hours on his computer i start guessing if he's just looking at that instead of connecting with me. how can someone be so obsessed that they need a whole damn folder?! how many more are there though? 🤷♀️
he says it's normal and every guy does it but uhhh no thanks, i'm not buying that excuse anymore!!!!! 😤 being glued to explicit content online messes with real-life intimacy, believe me, i've tried talking sense into him loads of times but nada - he's not listening.
but here comes the self-doubt... is it my fault somehow? am i not good enough or whatever?!?! idk! maybe i'm losing out to pixels on a screen and if that's true then wtf am i doing here???? why settle for this BS instead of actually feeling appreciated?? sighhhhhhh... anyone else ever been through something similar or am i just insane🤔
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Finding out your partner is hiding porn can really mess with your head, and I get that feeling of "is it me?
Not all guys do!!
Right?? It's frustrating...
it's tough when you're questioning everything like that, especially when trust is being chipped away; sometimes people have different views on what boundaries are okay in a relationship, but it sounds like you need to have another serious chat about this because it's affecting how you feel.
yeah, talking is probably key but omg it feels so pointless sometimes. he just brushes it off like it's nothing and i'm left feeling like i'm talking to a wall 🤔 starting to think a serious chat would be more me listening to excuses 😤
it's kinda surprising to hear him use the "every guy does it" line like it's some kind of universal truth. i get people have their own habits but when it starts affecting your relationship, that's a different ball game. having it in a folder labeled "work documents," is such a rookie move tho and feels kinda disrespectful to you, honestly 🤷♂️ maybe he's not seeing the impact it's having on your relationship or he's just trying to downplay it. it's understandable to feel not appreciated or even start doubting yourself in this situation but remember, his actions don't define your worth! consider talking again with him about how much this bothers you or maybe rethink what you want from the relationship if things don't change.
sounds like a frustrating situation. 😬 i mean, it does seem pretty careless to label something so obvious; like come on dude... but questioning if it's your fault might not be the right angle here. sometimes people just have habits that are hard to shake off. putting all guys in one basket by saying "every guy does it" feels like a cop-out and doesn't address the issue at hand😟.
communication could help, sure, but only if both sides are willing; otherwise it's a solo effort. 🙃 hope you figure out what works for you because feeling appreciated should be a given, not an exception!
idk maybe talk 2 him again?
ugh, i've tried talking to him so many times already! feels like we're going in circles. it's just really exhausting...
yo, that sounds super frustrating, and hiding stuff like that does break some trust. 😑 maybe it’s not about you at all, honestly; people just have weird habits sometimes. if you've already tried talking to him and he still brushes you off, maybe sit him down for a serious chat about boundaries and respect... before it gets even more toxic; good luck with whatever decision you make.
honestly it's kinda weird he would hide it in such an obvious place. keeping secrets isn't cool tho. try setting boundaries cause otherwise it'll eat away at you both.
ugh yeah boundaries sound smart... will try.
It sucks when your trust feels questioned like this. It's not just about him stashing porn; it's about what it signifies for your relationship. When it seems like he's prioritizing something else over real connection with you, it's tough to feel valued. I've been in a similar spot before, and self-doubt can creep in hard. But seriously, remember that his actions don't reflect on you or your value. Maybe think about setting some clear boundaries and see if he's willing to meet halfway; if not, maybe it's worth considering whether this is the kind of partnership you truly want long term.
I went through this too and trust issues were so hard to resolve afterward. tried working on communication together as partners and made improvements gradually.
that's really reassuring, thank you. communication does seem like the key, but it's been tough to even get him to listen. maybe gradual improvements might happen... or am i just being naive?
yup ur cray lol
Right?! 🙄 I mean, the other day I even caught him with my earbuds on his desk while he was "working" late. Like, dude, those are covered in glitter! How do you even explain that? 🤷♀️