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threetimesout
May 21, 2008, 07:16 PM
I was on this site back in sept 2007 when I discovered my husband had lied about where he was. We went to couselling once and she said she couldn't help us because at the time I was very upset. To this day I still don't know why he lied.

We had only got married in November 2005 so I tried again to give our marriage a chance. This past weekend my mom was down visiting and she was on our computer and I noticed the browser history had a few disgusting little porn sites. I didn't realize he was doing this. Now it makes sense the totally lack of sex in our relationship... a big past concern... I feel like a failure because we haven't even been married for three years. However if I let this continue his lies will only lead to bigger things I sure.

He didn't obviously learn anything back in sept when I was ready to divorce him for lying to me then. I was able to retrieve some of the history on the computer as he said he only did it that one time and he blamed a friend from work. I saw many different days like on the weekends when he isn't tired and I go to bed alone like usual. We have sex maybe once every two months.

It was teenage porn websites. I am truly disgusted and I believe that explains the no sex in our marriage.

Do I even at this point try to salvage this marriage?

talaniman
May 21, 2008, 07:22 PM
Leave the evidence of your discovery where he can find, it so he knows you know, and take some time away from the situation. Then the emotional dust, and shock can settle, and you can make a reasonable decision. Are you the perfect wife, or do you have shortcomings like the rest of us. That must be weighed into your decision, not just your outrage, or indignation, to have a fair, and honest evaluation of this relationship.

maresa6868
May 21, 2008, 07:47 PM
i was on this site back in sept 2007 when i discovered my husband had lied about where he was. we went to couselling once and she said she couldn't help us because at the time i was very upset. To this day i still don't know why he lied.

We had only got married in november 2005 so i tried again to give our marraige a chance. this past weekend my mom was down visiting and she was on our computer and i noticed the browser history had a few disgusting little porn sites. i didn't realize he was doing this. now it makes sense the totally lack of sex in our relationship...a big past concern...i feel like a failure because we haven't even been married for three years. However if i let this continue his lies will only lead to bigger things i sure.

he didn't obviously learn anything back in sept when i was ready to divorce him for lying to me then. i was able to retreive some of the history on the computer as he said he only did it that one time and he blamed a friend from work. i saw many different days like on the weekends when he isn't tired and i go to bed alone like usual. we have sex maybe once every two months.

It was teenage porn websites. i am truly disgusted and i beleive that explains the no sex in our marraige.

do i even at this point try to salvage this marraige?

I understand where you're coming from. I actually caught my husband in the act. I embarrassed him straight off the bat. I asked him if he was looking at porn and he said no. Then I said what did you just wash off your hand in the bathroom? All was silent and I yelled if you're going to jerk off then off and do it at you father's house. From that day on I haven't seen anything. But it's still hard not to think of it. I feel like I can't trust him. But apparently I've talked to some people about this and they say men do it all the time. I say if they have upstairs then why? Well I ended up buying things to enhance our sex life and things seem great but there's still the trust thing.

donf
May 22, 2008, 07:48 AM
3Xout,

Well, porn is a nasty issue for me. I dislike it and choose not to look at it. I'd much rather spend the time romancing my Lady. The rewards are consistently better!

People with a love of porn particularly child and teen porn, scare me! Do you have any daughters lurking around the home? Adults looking at adult porn is up to them. The participants in the making the porn, IMPO, are panderers!

By the way, if you want to have some fun, you can go into the browser options and block the sites he visits. When they "Up-chuck" on him if he knows his way around the PC he will have to infer that you clobbered the sites.

450donn
May 22, 2008, 09:29 AM
Porn is simply another addiction. And as such it needs to be dealt with just like any other addiction. Unfornutately it is one of the worst of addictions and many people are hooked on it.

threetimesout
May 23, 2008, 01:18 PM
We've only been married for 2 1/2 years and have hardly had any sex. My husband is always too tired. He's a trucker who is out of town 2 nights a week but is home on the weekends.

I discovered last week why I think our sex life is so minimal. He is addicted to internet porn sites, especially teens.

He said he is very sorry and that he needed to stop anyway. He continues to lie however about how long is has been doing this.

I don't know what to do or think right now and am trying to avoid him. He thinks I should just forgive and forget. It's hard to forget that he was probable masturbating while looking at young naked teenagers and internet porn.

He has no excuse for not having sex with me.

Do you recommend divorce, separation or forgiveness??

Please help

COOKIE MONSTER
May 23, 2008, 01:29 PM
How old is your husband??

threetimesout
May 23, 2008, 01:29 PM
He is 36

BoomerPro
May 23, 2008, 01:33 PM
I recommend talking to him openly... making sure he knows that he won't get screamed at or else he will continue to lie... try to figure out if he needs help.. this borders on pedphilia if it's only teens he looks at. See what it is about him and ask him if he is not attracted to you physically anymore. Be prepared for answers you might not want to hear.. but hopefully they will be honest ones and then you can decide from there what direction you should go.

threetimesout
May 23, 2008, 01:36 PM
Thank you boomerpro

BoomerPro
May 23, 2008, 01:39 PM
You are welcome... good luck and please look after yourself first and foremost

450donn
May 23, 2008, 01:58 PM
Here is your answer. Porn is an addiction just like drugs or booze. Until he is willing to admit he has an addiction problem and get professional help there is nothing you can do. You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink



The Statistics Are Staggering:

* 66% of Internet-using men between the ages of 18-34 look at online porn at least once a month (1)
* 55% of pastors admitted to participating with porn online. (2)
* Over 40% of women on line are involved in problematic cyber behavior. (3)
* The largest consumer of Internet pornography is the 12 to 17 year old age group. (4)
* 70% of Internet porn traffic occurs during the 9 am to 5 pm workday. (5)
* Two out of three companies have disciplined employees for misusing the Net at work and pornography topped the list of abuses (6)


References:
(1) Psychology Today September/October 2005, pg.84 (source comSource).
(2) Survey conducted by Pastors.com April 23, 2002.
(3) Counselor June 2006, pg. 34 “Women and Sex Addiction” by Dr. Patrick J. Carnes .
(4) CBS News: The Passionate Eye –“O.com. Cybersex Addiction” Aired Monday Feb 7,2005 at 9 pm on CBC-TV.
(5) SexTracker. SexTracker Universe .
(6) Saratoga Institute, 1999. http//www.pwcservices.com

threetimesout
May 26, 2008, 05:00 PM
I am struggling to make a decision about divorsing my husband... it has been a week since I discovered he lied to me once again and has been hiding from me the fact that he sits at the computer when I'm asleep or at work and watches internet porn sites.. mostly young teenagers. He has apologized and given me roses and cards to express this. However I don't think I can go on with this marriage even though I do love him because of the disgust and disappointment I feel for him. We never have sex and I am sure this is why. I can't believe he could do this to our marriage. It's not so much the porn... im no prude , its just the fact that it was teenager. Do you have any advice

Fr_Chuck
May 26, 2008, 05:08 PM
Put a porn blocker on every computer in the house that only you can bypass. Pesonally my wife would have most likely thrown the computers out the window. But he has an addiction, just like someone who uses drugs, if he can not see it when he is at home, he can't be looking at it at night.

Since he could get fired at work, he needs to stop that on his own, I have fired people before for that.

donf
May 27, 2008, 07:16 AM
3Xout,

It's a fairly simple matter,

With the Internet Explorer launched go to Tools > Options > Security > Sites.

Cut and paste the "Sites" from the "History" that you want blocked into the "Sites".

450donn
May 27, 2008, 09:44 AM
Like Chuck said porn is an addiction just like drugs. He needs to get some professional help to go along with the site blockers that you are going to put on the computers.

RunDownLover
May 27, 2008, 10:03 AM
You Need To Get Him Some Help. Something Like This Shouldn't Be Ignored. You Don't Say If You Have Children.. If So This Wouldn't Be the BEST Way To Raise Your children. If They Were To Come Aross Something.. Things Wouldn't Go Down So Well. Just Talk To Him. If Things Don't Seem To Change.. Do What You Have To Do. Its YOUR Life. You Need to What's Best For YOU. Even If It Costs You Your Marriage. Best Of Luck. He's In My Prayers :) x

f104
May 30, 2008, 08:59 PM
There are several 12 step groups you can find online. The each deal with sex addition. They are: SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous)
SLAA (Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous)
SA (Sexaholics Anonymous)

Each are good programs and fairly common in larger centers. They are 12 step programs based on the 12 steps on Alcoholics Anonymous.

De Maria
May 31, 2008, 06:15 AM
i am stuggling to make a decision about divorsing my husband...it has been a week since i discovered he lied to me once again and has been hiding from me the fact that he sits at the computer when i'm asleep or at work and watches internet porn sites..mostly young teenagers. he has apologized and given me roses and cards to express this. however i don't think i can go on with this marraige even though i do love him because of the disgust and disappointment i feel for him. we never have sex and i am sure this is why. i can't believe he could do this to our marraige. it's not so much the porn...im no prude , its just the fact that it was teenager. do you have any advice

Have you tried "faith" in God?

Addictions are very difficult to tackle on your own. Alcohol, for example, is a very powerful addiction and the most effective programs to combat alcoholism recognize the spiritual aspect of the problem:

Ephesians 6 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.

Catholic support group
Catholic Support Group for Sexual Addiction Recovery (http://www.saint-mike.org/csgsar/default.asp)

Christian support group
Porn and Sex Addiction Support Groups for Christians (http://www.safefamilies.org/pastorindividualstep6.php)

List of various support groups

Open Directory - Society: Sexuality: Sexual Addiction: Support Groups (http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Sexuality/Sexual_Addiction/Support_Groups/)

I also recommend this website:
Christopher West Home (http://www.theologyofthebody.com/)

Christopher West teaches the role of sex in our lives and in our marriage. I highly recommend his lessons...

Sample article:
Christopher West “Pornographic Interference” (http://www.theologyofthebody.com/page.asp?ContentID=67)

... for both of you and especially his book:
Ascension Press: Good News about Sex and Marriage (http://www.ascensionpress.com/shop/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=80&idAff=1334)

Oh and prayer. I strongly recommend you pray. And him as well. Pray continually.

Luke 1 37 Because no word shall be impossible with God.

Sincerely,

De Maria

Fr_Chuck
May 31, 2008, 06:32 AM
There are dozens of programs, you download or buy a program at a computer store, you put it in, with a password that only you know.

Here is one but there are many Porn blockers (http://www.softforyou.com/articles_tutorials/porn_blockers.html)

JBeaucaire
May 31, 2008, 08:04 AM
One would HOPE that a marriage is ultimately stronger than any one issue thrown at it.

I really mean that. If my wife were unfaithful to me, I wouldn't leave her. Take it personally? Probably. Be hurt? Definitely! Divorce her? No, I wouldn't even consider it. We promised to try and try and try until death do us part. I actually meant that.

For me, it wasn't "til death do us part unless you do one of the following things...." But, that's me.

Is porn on the computer just the tip of a long list of things he does you consider "I'm leaving" offenses? Is there really more to this?

If not, well, he's your husband, but he's a man. Men are creatures of habit and he has this habit. He can change his habits, but I promise divorce won't accomplish that.

This needs to be a topic of discussion, as calm as you can muster. Perhaps bringing up the sites yourself and leaving them open on the computer so he gets past the idea (when he sees them up) that there is any secrecy here.

And all the other suggestion about addiction groups and counseling, that's fine, if he's at the point where he can admit he's ready to try changing.

The real goal here, I HAVE to believe, is the rekindling of your sexual energy together and fun in your marriage, not simply the elimination of porn. That would be fine, too, it just has to be a side effect, not the goal.

Think about it. Is this really the straw that breaks your camel's back? This is as bad as it can get for you two?

Ash123
Jun 1, 2008, 08:51 AM
Not to be a contrarian here, but I am not sure this is a total crisis...your husband has not cheated.

I know you feel like your trust was violated, but this may be resolved with communication.

In fact, I am not sure that you cannot both grow from this, rather than getting pitch fork and torches and running the guy out of town!

He was seeking stimulation. I do not know the details of your intimate life, or how long you have been married, but I would take a breath.
This is not the death nell for you all.

Are the girls minors?
Did he save the content?
Did he create any content?
Is your marriage free of argument and full of intimacy otherwise?
How long have you been married?

A LOT of people look at graphic sites. I understand as you point out, you are not a prude, and the age of the girls was what troubled you.
But this is not perhaps a blow to your marriage - but maybe an opportunity to talk and grow and not feel completely threatened.

Conservative, liberal, young and old... Ideally he could be open about his fantasies, but perhaps a conversation about this rather than tears and flowers can resolve this.

You love this man, right? You all CAN survive this.

Let's talk a bit more about this and see if we can find a sane solution.

Ash123
Jun 1, 2008, 06:54 PM
Look forward to hearing from you on this threetimesout..

Ash123
Jun 1, 2008, 08:33 PM
I would say you may not be in as bad a spot as you may think.

Start a dialogue.

Note: not that is helps right now, but porn is something many men (and women) access in the internet age from time to time.
It is generally legal and really poses no threat at all (except in cases of online addiction: a replacement for usual sex) in a loving
Relationship.

With that said, trust is important and being respectful of eachother's wishes and insecurities is important.
You must protect that as you (hopefullly) grow together.

Come here with questions as they arise.

talaniman
Jun 1, 2008, 08:53 PM
We never have sex
I have to agree with Ash, and JB, as lack of sex in a relationship is usually only a symptom of a bigger problem, that needs to be addressed, unless he has a physical defect, meds, or disability.
You both sound young, how old are you?

Ash123
Jun 1, 2008, 09:13 PM
Good point T,

"we never have sex" - That is not a good quote to see.

While I do not consider him a criminal, he may be looking for fantasy and other stimulants that are resting too much on porn and not enough in the bedroom. I hope you all can talk soon and - even with a counselor - and find a trusting way to get back to what I HOPE was once passionate, trusting and uplifting relationship...

threetimesout
Jun 2, 2008, 04:10 AM
Ash123... I tried to talk to him.. we are in our late 30's and 7 months ago we already had concerns with his lying. He doesn't have a reason for doing this he says he doesn't know.. I don't know how to repair this when he doesn't have any answers for me.

threetimesout
Jun 2, 2008, 04:12 AM
Ash... read below the other questions... mine from 7 months ago is by kamiller... I couldn't remember my password so I changed my screen name to what my relationship seems right now... thank you so much I needed some advice seriously right now

talaniman
Jun 2, 2008, 05:16 AM
Kamiller/Oct/07

I kicked him out.
Talaniman's response Oct/07

Keep it that way! Talk without actions mean nothing. He will get his stuff together, or must stay away from you and your daughter. That simple. You may need help getting through this separation, with counseling or family support, or both. Get it, and stay resolved to keeping him out of your life, until he has conquered his demons.
This was my response to the post you mentioned. What has occurred besides the porn since then? I am assuming you kicked him out, but what happening now?
Did you let him back?
Is he still drinking, and being abusive?

Ash123
Jun 2, 2008, 07:27 AM
Well, this appears to be a different situation the further we go.


(Unlike a traditional therapy session, the time to get the back story out is often run over online... Often a problem that is listed on here is the "tip of the wedge" and as people grow more comfortable the rest of the story comes out to make it more dimensional and put it all in perspective.)

I just read the words "Drinking" and "Abuse" above in your old post...
Unlike simple porn viewing, those ARE a problem.

Is there any more to share? I also can add "no sex" and "lied to me again" (I thought it was about porn? ) If this is the atmosphere you have been living in, then yes, you DO have a problem. If he is an alcoholic then marriage may be darn near impossible - and even with AA there can be recurrences. Abuse is something I consider a ZERO TOLERANCE rule for. ONE and DONE... If he verbally or physically abused you, then your marriage is likely a job you may not wish to work on.

Standing by for more info.

threetimesout
Jun 2, 2008, 09:50 AM
Ash.. he gave up the drinking in and is now just doing it socially... however the past 7 months I though things were back to normal... but I think he traded in the beer for porn.. he called me this morning at work.. he is a trucker on the road and only home every other day and he said his next addiction will be me?? What a thoughtless thing to say. I don't believe him.. and even though I love him (except for this addictions) I can't believe he would do this while trying to work on our past problems... he is lost without me and says I am the most important thing to him... but this doesn't explain the lack of sex in our marriage over the last year and a half... the only thing that explains it is his self gratifying himself with the internet porn.

Ash123
Jun 2, 2008, 10:25 AM
You need to trust your gut. It knows.

If think you think you made a mistake marrying this guy. But it's time to dig deep.

If you all have something that was truly GREAT, a counselor can help you get back there. It may not work unless you both can commit your lives to making this work. If it is not 100% he will fail. He has an addictive personality and you are the sufferer.

Time for tough decisions:

- separation
- counseling
- act like all is fine and keep going

And finally, I assume there is no chance of there being another woman... right?

Sorry. I had to ask.

talaniman
Jun 2, 2008, 12:50 PM
but this doesn't explain the lack of sex in our marriage over the last year and a half... the only thing that explains it is his self gratifying himself with the Internet porn.
As long as this is how you feel, you will never get to the root cause of YOUR problem, the one he and you must work on together.
He is an addict , and with addicts its not important about the addiction, but what causes the behavior. That is always much deeper than the addiction. If all your worried about is the sex, you will never solve the problem, and he will just find a new addiction, or progress in this one.

You clearly need a professional to guide you both through the process of uncovering the true reason for his behavior. Then you can deal with it effectively.

Stopping him from using the computer, only drives him to other less savory venues.

threetimesout
Jun 2, 2008, 05:03 PM
I don't think he has the time for another women... at times I suspected it because of the lying. I even said to him " what is your next addiction going to be?" I am tired of being the sufferer... its the good part of our relationship our times of hanging out together that was good... but it doesn't escape me that his addictions manifest from one thing to another. All I wanted was answers from him about our sex life and it seems to get me no where... he did say he felt fat but I don't think that's good enough because other than a bit of a belly he is not fat. I feel like I'm going in circles.

threetimesout
Jun 2, 2008, 05:24 PM
He says he's still sexually attracted to me... but what he says and what he does are two different things... it's not the sex it's the lack of attention or affection. Sure we kiss goodbye when he goes on the road but what I discovered is that he would call me to ask when I was coming home for lunch.. I think it was so he would have enough time to shut down the computer porn so I wouldn't catch him. I believe he was doing this at least every other day and during the weekends when I went to bed... I asked him if he had a problem and he said he did that curiosity took him over and he just kept going from one site to the next. He said for about the last 6 months but I found in the printer back in August 2007 print outs from porn magazines... which even now he denies any knowledge of them... it makes me so mad that he continues to lie about how long this has been going on.. it also makes me mad that he said he just looks.. nothing else... bull!! why come to me when he can take care of himself... why does he continue to lie?

talaniman
Jun 2, 2008, 07:50 PM
You have heard this from me before. Cut him out of your life and let him sink on his own.

How old are you both?

Ash123
Jun 2, 2008, 08:04 PM
He is living a separate life it appears.

I will repeat myself as Tal did:

You have the following choices:

1- separation
2 - divorce
3- counseling
4- go on like it is now

Your words alone do not seem to be enough for you all now.

Curlyben
Jun 3, 2008, 07:36 AM
>THREE threads merged<

thesorryhusband
Jun 3, 2008, 07:39 AM
i am stuggling to make a decision about divorsing my husband...it has been a week since i discovered he lied to me once again and has been hiding from me the fact that he sits at the computer when i'm asleep or at work and watches internet porn sites..mostly young teenagers. he has apologized and given me roses and cards to express this. however i don't think i can go on with this marraige even though i do love him because of the disgust and disappointment i feel for him. we never have sex and i am sure this is why. i can't believe he could do this to our marraige. it's not so much the porn...im no prude , its just the fact that it was teenager. do you have any advice
Do you love your husband do you think he could or will change if so give yourselves a chance to try and work things out internet porn is a bad thing it causes many marriages problems I'm sure your husband is really sorry and wishes he never had stayed up when you went to bed if you really love him try to work things out ps good luck and make the right decision

thesorryhusband
Jun 3, 2008, 08:09 AM
i was on this site back in sept 2007 when i discovered my husband had lied about where he was. we went to couselling once and she said she couldn't help us because at the time i was very upset. To this day i still don't know why he lied.

We had only got married in november 2005 so i tried again to give our marraige a chance. this past weekend my mom was down visiting and she was on our computer and i noticed the browser history had a few disgusting little porn sites. i didn't realize he was doing this. now it makes sense the totally lack of sex in our relationship...a big past concern...i feel like a failure because we haven't even been married for three years. However if i let this continue his lies will only lead to bigger things i sure.

he didn't obviously learn anything back in sept when i was ready to divorce him for lying to me then. i was able to retreive some of the history on the computer as he said he only did it that one time and he blamed a friend from work. i saw many different days like on the weekends when he isn't tired and i go to bed alone like usual. we have sex maybe once every two months.

It was teenage porn websites. i am truly disgusted and i beleive that explains the no sex in our marraige.

do i even at this point try to salvage this marraige?
I'm sorry what I'm trying to say is maybe your husband has had a problem with porn but by now being caught he has or will stop if you love him try working things out and see if you can't have a happier life together after getting through this bump in the road life is short make the most of it good luck and hope you work it out

Curlyben
Jun 3, 2008, 08:23 AM
Thesorryhusband and threetimesout are the SAME person.

Sorryhusband/threetimesout, would you care to explain to EVERYONE exactly what you are playing at?

threetimesout
Jun 3, 2008, 06:59 PM
I am threetimesout... I was a little concerned about the sorryhusband... I almost thought my husband found out I was on here asking questions... can you explain what you mean

Ash123
Jun 3, 2008, 07:08 PM
What's up CB?

All good now?

A

threetimesout
Jun 3, 2008, 07:17 PM
Curlyben... can you answer me?

Curlyben
Jun 3, 2008, 10:18 PM
what's up CB?

all good now?

A
Sorry Ash, we have a PERFECT IP match for these two accounts and my experience points to this being some one playing games with us.

Shame really.

threetimesout
Jun 4, 2008, 03:55 AM
I don't appreciate you saying that I am playing games when I am going through something quite devastating in my marriage. If thesorryhusband is my husband then I am truly embarrassed that he read my post and all the advice... what is an ip match for these two accounts.

JBeaucaire
Jun 4, 2008, 04:17 AM
It means your husband is posting the responses from the same computer you are using... or you are. An IP match means it is YOUR computer posting both message sets.

Based on that, don't bother getting mad at Curly for being suspicious, OK. It's perfectly reasonable, and it has happened here on the forum before that someone posted mutliple responses with multiple accounts in the same thread just to jerk everyone around, OK?

If that's NOT you, fine, say so. But know that two sets of answers are coming from your computer.

threetimesout
Jun 4, 2008, 04:20 AM
Well it tells you how desperate he is to try an make things work... it also pisses me off that while he was home then yesterday morning he chose to sit at the computer doing god knows what else... thank you for answering me.

threetimesout
Jun 4, 2008, 04:25 AM
I saw somewhere that I could block the user... I will do that and then confront him... now I feel embarrassed... he knows everything and I still no nothing.

clhend
Jun 4, 2008, 04:44 AM
If your husband has in fact been reading and posting here (on the "sly") I don't think it necessarily means that he's wanting to work on the marriage. It speaks more of manipulation and avoidance... it also may be a way of trying to "control" you. Be careful.

Ash123
Jun 4, 2008, 06:20 AM
The dysfunction continues...

Get thee to a new life.

Or stay and live this joke of a marriage forever...

JBeaucaire
Jun 4, 2008, 08:19 AM
If his posts were sincere attempts to keep you two talking, I think THAT'S the most important point to be made here. Marriage is supposed to be stronger than the issues.

It is.

Anyway, if this is really just someone having fun with us, nothing can be done. I stand by all I've recommended so far and I will be adding nothing more to this thread.

SHERRYANDGREG
Jun 5, 2008, 06:42 PM
OMG! I can't believe everything I have read in these six pages! Just because your husband enjoys looking at porn does not mean you should leave him! And so what if he has been posting on your thread. He doesn't have a right to answer something that concerns him?

When you say teen porn I am assuming you are talking about sites with 18+ girls? Girls any younger are illegal and if you believe they are younger you should report the site. 18, 19 and 20 are young girls however there is nothing illegal about that and last time I checked most sites have young girls on them. I have not met many men who like to look at older woman on porn sites!

Now to the whole sex and porn issue. Have you ever tried surfing the internet with your husband to look at the porn? Have you ever watched a porn movie together? I know you said your not a prude so if not why not try to indulge him in his fantasy. Everyone has a fantasy and what better person to enjoy it with or be able to communicate about it then with your spouse. Maybe if you watch a movie with him or sit next to him next time he decides to surf it will be you reaping the benefits of his excitement and not his hand!

Never give up on a marriage just because the sex has fallen off! Try something new. It just means you two have gotten comfortable together and need some new things to spice up the relationship. There are plenty of things you can try. Adult toys, lotions, and guess what, Porn!

Please do not take any of this as it's just another man's opinion. It is not. I am a thirty year old woman who watches porn with her husband. It does not make me sick or addicted to porn. It makes me enjoy making my husband happy and making our relationship happy. Please give it a try sometime.

thesorryhusband
Jun 5, 2008, 08:26 PM
Yes everyone thesorry husband is her husband I have been trying to get her to forgive me about looking at porn on the internet I have tried just about everything but she says she can't get the thought out of her head about me looking at it. She says she wants a separation but she won't talk about how we will do it.. I have stopped looking at porn and have no desire to do it again I am glad she caught me in away because it helped me realize that I did have a problem I wish that I could go back in time and change all of it but I can't I do love my wife and do want things to work out between us but she wants nothing to do with me I can't blame her because I haven't been a very good husband she means the world to me she says I am addicted to it but I was addicted to drugs and alcohol when I met here and ihave been clean of drugs for about 4 years and have the occasional drink when we go out I JUST WANT ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE MY WIFE AND HOPE TO RESOLVE THIS BAD ISSUE SO I OR WE CAN GET ON WITH THE LIFE AND HUSBAND SHE MARRIED PS ILOVE YOU THREETIMESOUT AND I HOPE YOU CAN FORGIVE ME AND I PROMMISE THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE ADDICTIONS ACCEPT FOR THE ADDICTION I HAVE FOR YOU

talaniman
Jun 5, 2008, 09:30 PM
I have been trying to get her to forgive me
Actions do speak louder than words.

clhend
Jun 6, 2008, 04:05 AM
but she says she can't get the thought out of her head about me looking at it.

You have no idea what it does to a woman to realize that her husband is getting off through porn or fantasy rather than her. It can leave her feeling inadequate, that she doesn't measure up, that she doesn't have what it takes to turn her husband on. By indulging in porn you have basically invited other people into your bed, a place which to her should be reserved for just the two of you.

It can take a long time to heal that hurt and to restore her trust in you.

And I understand that some women don't mind porn and even share it with their husband. But for the most part that is the exception rather than the rule.

I would also advise you to get some counseling so that you can understand your addictive personality. Because an addiction signifies a lack of control, even an addiction to another person can be destructive.

talaniman
Jun 6, 2008, 04:14 AM
Because an addiction signifies a lack of control, even an addiction to another person can be destructive.
The sorr husband
Actually addiction is a symptom of a deeper problem that has to be identified, and addressed, and until you do both, I don't think, either of you will be happy, and you most certainly will not be healthy. No shame in getting help, for yourself. Being sorry is not enough.

karinalatina
Jun 22, 2008, 10:19 PM
Ok I Understand Your Point Of View I Really Do But I Think Your Blowing This A Little Out Of Proportion I Could Understand You Being Mad Because He Didn't Say The Truth I Mean He Should Be Able To Open Up To You But Understand While Your Almost Divorcing Him Because Of That Lie How Do You Think Hes Going To Tell You The Truth Knowing You Don't Like Him Watching Porn. Maybe Hes Embarrassed To Open Up To You I B Een With My Husband For Four Years And I Was Secretly Watching Porn Behind His Back Until I Told Him That I Liked To Watch Porn Didn't Know Why But I Did And We've Watched Together And Now I Don't Feel Like Watching It No More Because I Know He Wouldn't Mind. Just Try To Talk To Him Don't Be So Negative Almost All Porn Sites Are Teens Supposedly Doesn't Necessarily Mean Hes Pedophile Or Something Like That He Probably Likes The Way They Look Try To Understand Him And Seduce Him If You Really Love Him You Know What Best Thing To Try Even If Only You Try Once In A Lifetime Buy One Of Those Seethru Lingerie And I Bet You He Will Definitely Be More Interested In You. Hope You Give This A Thought And I Hope This Really Helps.

thesorryhusband
Jun 23, 2008, 09:38 AM
From the sorry husband this is the end my wife has moved on with her life we have got separated she is on lavalife looking for someone else she is happy now she has no feelings for me all she wants is to meet someone new she is happy she got the house and did not even want too work things out with me that's a shame be cause I admitted being wrong and told her I would do anything to work it out but she doesn't want to give me the time of day I think the worst part of it all was the day before I moved out her daughter was leaveing for school (fathers day weekend) and turned to me and said see you later jerk after being there for her for the last 7 years

JBeaucaire
Jun 23, 2008, 12:09 PM
Yeah, it sucks when people hold you accountable for things, huh? Saying I'm sorry should just fix everything, huh? Especially if you're really sorry. Or really, really, REALLY sorry.

Anyway. Now you know. You don't live in a vaccuum. Sometimes the dog bites you anyway, and that's perfectly understandable.

Try to learn constructive things from all of this. There is much for you to benefit from... unless you spend a lot time grumping over her (and her choice) instead.

Tomorrow we try again, we try better.

kp2171
Jun 23, 2008, 12:26 PM
Sorryhusband,

Unfortunately a person can be sorry for their actions and still not reasonably expect others to forgive them or to bend to their wants.

You left your marriage a long time back, based on the expectations of the woman you exchanged vows with. You drew "first blood". And then lied.

Being sorry you were caught isn't enough. Being sorry you lost your wife isn't enough. And simply being sorry for all the right reasons isn't necessarily enough.

She left you long after you left her. Sometimes we learn by getting kicked in the teeth a few times... I think you've both learned, but have different answers for what is next.

talaniman
Jun 23, 2008, 06:01 PM
We feel so sorry for ourselves, and can't understand why people have had enough.

rissaroo
Jun 24, 2008, 09:57 AM
My husband and I have been married for almost 3 years. For 2 1/2 years I've had a problem with his looking at porn.
He always looks at teen porn and we have a 21 month old daughter . I wish I could tall you something that would help you, but unfortunately my marriage is and my life is in shambles. I only post this to let you know you are not alone. I wish you the best of luck and will pray for you. Love in christ, rissa

LillyL
Jun 24, 2008, 10:21 AM
I just got out of a five year relationship that ended for many reasons, one being my ex’s sex addiction. I really think you need to look this up and learn more about it, you may be dealing with a bigger problem then you think. Some people watch porn now and then, that’s gross but not that big of an issue. When your partner’s porn habits are affecting his relationship with you, then it’s a huge problem and may be a sex addiction issue. Men with these kinds of issues have to really want to change and get help or the problem will only get worse over time, believe me. It really makes a woman feel disgusting and horrible to find that not only are you not satisfied in your sex life, but your partner is off looking at some degrading disgusting image and enjoying himself with out you. This is not something you want to struggle with for the rest of your life. You need to read about sex and porn addiction, believe me it will make sense when you read it. You need to have a serious talk with him about your sex life and the changes that need to be made and see if he is willing to work on it, even if he tries to deny looking at porn having sex only every other month is not normal and there is definitely a problem their. You deserve to be with some one that wants you with out having to be told to want you, please look up sex addiction and read about it, it will help you.

SHERRYANDGREG
Jun 24, 2008, 04:28 PM
thesorryhusband,
I don't understand why everyone jumps to the whole he must be a sex addict thing every time a guy likes to watch porn! Does Masturbation with out porn make you a sex addict? My suggestion is to find someone who shares the same interests as you! If you see this as a problem get help, if not, next time you are on your first date it might not be a bad idea to ask if she watches porn.

Riam31
Jun 24, 2008, 06:30 PM
OHHH the porn issue been there, my husband had videos and left them in the family room vcr and my son who was about 3 at the time turned on the TV to watch barney but instead he got porn, needless to say I went ballistic. The next incident I happened to be driving his car and went to the grocery store and found tapes sticking out of his tool bag I brought them in the house and smashed them with a hammer in his face. Most recently I found 2 DVD's in his portfolio and I went at them again. Now he is talking to other women on his cellphone. I hate to be a pessamist but things don't get better at least not for me. He is the biggest liar I know. Right now I can't stand to look at him.

kp2171
Jun 24, 2008, 07:43 PM
we have members here, male and female, who use porn as a healthy enhancement to their life together in the bedroom. Its shared and appreciated by both.

the issue within a marriage... not within society or within ones religious beliefs or other social groups... is when does an action adversely affect that relationship? When does ones action begin to violate the promises made to the other? Obviously, within a marriage, that is open to the interpretation of two different people.

his watching porn doesn't mean he is an addict. His hiding porn doesn't either, no more than hiding the playboy under the mattress as a teen made me an addict. Not all who drink are alcoholics. Not all who watch porn are scum of the earth jerks who neglect their wives.

but when it DOES begin to affect the bedroom, and then the relationship overall... when it starts to rip apart a marriage... even then, it doesn't mean he's addicted... it means he values porn over his marriage. He disregards her needs for his... and sometimes that's fine. My partner doesn't need to agree with everything I do or like, and she doesn't need my green light before doing things she likes. But obviously there are boundaries in certain areas.. you pick your fights and decide what is most important to you.

what's the "better" scenario? His being an "addict" or just a guy who doesn't give a damn?

from the woman's point, its probably all just semantics.

understand I don't care all that much whether he watches it or whether he won't see a movie rated R. all I care about is whatever he does, is it legal and does it strengthen or weaken the marriage? If it weakens it, how much? How important is it?

in some of these cases, its clearly about trust issues and a lack of attention, intimacy, and honoring vows.

Prince 711
Jun 27, 2008, 04:10 PM
Woman in general with themselves and in sex when you know your husband watches porn. I know exactly how you feel because my wife used to be the same way. When she was pregnant I watched porn and she was very insecure but I made her secure about it by talking to her telling her I love her and that its JUST a movie when its over I will lay down next to her and be with her. Maybe it different because we are young I am 19 and she is 20. Talking to her about it made her feel very secure and now we watch it together kind of crazy I know but we watch it only when we want to do something new. If I see something I like I tell her and same with her. We watched it together 3 times in the last year its not like I love it or an addiction.

Like I said it is JUST a movie.
Forgive him... but its his responsibility to make you feel secure and comfortable about it.
ITS NOT LIKE HE IS CHEATING... Forgive him and talk to him

l12
Jun 29, 2008, 08:18 PM
i was on this site back in sept 2007 when i discovered my husband had lied about where he was. we went to couselling once and she said she couldn't help us because at the time i was very upset. To this day i still don't know why he lied.

We had only got married in november 2005 so i tried again to give our marraige a chance. this past weekend my mom was down visiting and she was on our computer and i noticed the browser history had a few disgusting little porn sites. i didn't realize he was doing this. now it makes sense the totally lack of sex in our relationship...a big past concern...i feel like a failure because we haven't even been married for three years. However if i let this continue his lies will only lead to bigger things i sure.

he didn't obviously learn anything back in sept when i was ready to divorce him for lying to me then. i was able to retreive some of the history on the computer as he said he only did it that one time and he blamed a friend from work. i saw many different days like on the weekends when he isn't tired and i go to bed alone like usual. we have sex maybe once every two months.

It was teenage porn websites. i am truly disgusted and i beleive that explains the no sex in our marraige.

do i even at this point try to salvage this marraige?
Sounds like me... after finding out that he was on porn websites and confronted him... said he was wrong.. wouldn't do it anymore... by the way... we don't have sex much at all... which sucks. But, he's still going on sites only now he knows how to clear it off the computer so I can't see what he's up to...
I don't know what to do either... been married for 20 years... am I just F.. or what.