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Emeraldgreen7
Jun 23, 2008, 09:51 AM
My Husband and I have been married for 23 years. We have always had an incredible sex life often having sex at least 4 times a week on average. We have always been very open about fantasies,etc. and keep a porn movie for occasional use when our son is out of house. In the past on a few occasions I have found magazines(porn) stashed away and we have talked about viewing it together. I explained that we could also keep mags or anything he wanted as long as we enjoy it together. He agreed fully. Recently I found a pic of 2 naked women together in his garage office and was extremely, emotionally upset. We spent an entire week talking about this due to my urging. He said he only looks at it once in awhile and doesn't have a problem. He also knows he was hiding it and that means we weren't viewing it together. I enjoy porn myself, just not without him. Iv'e been beside myself ever since finding it. He says it's not worth losing me so he'll never do it again. Lots of the guys at his work keep them in the trucks and now I feel like he'll look whenever he can. I also don't know how long or often he's been doing this. The biggest issue is we have a pact, We share together! Please help!

smoothy
Jun 23, 2008, 11:36 AM
Well, don't worry about it so much for one thing. I commend you for keeping an open mind about it in general so why make such a large issue of a couple mags. Perhaps look at it this way... have you ever bought a purse, shoes or something you didn't bother to tell him about? Was there any malice intended when you did? It does come across as controlling behaviour at least in how the post is worded.

southerngalps
Jun 23, 2008, 12:13 PM
I think as long as he's faithfull to you, that's all that matters, and you might be too over concerned about the picture. I would trust in him that he said he won't do it again because you aren't fond of it.:)

Fr_Chuck
Jun 23, 2008, 12:18 PM
I think everyone needs to have some private time and some private items, If this is all he has I think he deserves a little private fantizy time as long as that is all it is.

Choux
Jun 23, 2008, 12:31 PM
I think you are being way too controlling.

Everyone needs their own private part of their lives... their own private thoughts, their own private actions. He sounds like a good guy.. rejoice, don't complain!

Best wishes, :)

J_9
Jun 23, 2008, 12:43 PM
Recently I found a pic of 2 naked women together in his garage office

I have never seen a garage or a garage office without pics of naked or half naked women. It's a guy thing.

kp2171
Jun 23, 2008, 02:12 PM
I cannot tell you what is right for you or your relationship. That is completely your call.

Chances are, if you found a few things, there might be more. On the other side... there are women who would KILL to be married to a man who gave them a wonderful sexual experience 4 times a week after two decades of marriage.

Seriously. I hope you know what you have... however "imperfect" it is.

I understand your feeling of betrayal. Its mentioned over and over here on the boards... but usually from women who are neglected completely.

As long as what he has viewed is legal and within your mindset morally OK... meaning it doesn't violate some basic tennet of yours... id say let the man indulge now and then in peripheral visual stimulation as long as he is an attentive lover and a good mate.

Guys are visual apes. We are idiots about it.

To put it in perspective perhaps... last week I had a sprinkler system running on a public land that is adjacent to mine... one that I've landscaped and tended to over the last few years. I went out back to turn off the system and I spotted a beaufiful, curvy young woman walking down the path adjacent to this land. Seeing this gorgeous woman at a distance, and knowing the sprinkler might get her wet, I rushed like mad to my house to shut off the water. Then I walked back to the path to see if she were still there. I had no intention of seduction, just wanting to see her.

Turned out that beautiful woman was my wife... whod slipped onto the path a few houses back and was coming by to inspect my work wearing new clothes id never seen before.

In this case... the object of my inflammed imagination was my betrothed, which makes for a cute story on our side. Whenever she wears that outfit ill tease her for copying that cute girl I saw. Shell tease me for scampering off to not get a young woman wet.

Point is... if id known it was my wife, would I have scampered? Sure... but I might not have had the who-is-that drive. Doesn't mean I don't love her or that I'm not attracted to her. I'm just an idiot who likes what he likes.

That your man had viewed other women visually isn't proof he is lost from you. My partner has erotica she stores in a special drawer. That she's excited by it doesn't bother me at all. That she has a cute pink vibe doesn't upset me. As long as she seems attentive and engaged in the bedroom... things are fine.

I don't care that she flirts with other men sometimes. I don't care that she loves erotica. I don't care that she checks out the guy at the restaurant with the long, slim build and the tight arse. As long as she channels that energy into me, its OK.

I can't tell you what's OK for you... but honestly... if you don't want him, there are a lot of others who will.

Unless there are other issues... id take great pleasure in that he can see other women he might even desire and still performs great in bed with you so often.

Emeraldgreen7
Jun 24, 2008, 03:35 PM
I appreciate everyone's opinions whether I agree or not. Please keep in mind I don't want too control my Husband. We view porn together and enjoy it. I've told him we could just as well look at magazines too. But he states that he don't want or need them, that he enjoys watching movies with me. Also keep in mind how open we are with each other except for this. The biggest pill too swallow is that we made a pact too view and enjoy porn together. I have always loved sex as well as him. I am in my forties, 5'5 and 125 ponds. Most people think I'm in my 30's easy. I was a previous model in fact. The hardest thing for me I guess is knowing he is viewing, if not masterbating with me at times. Although he denies masterbating. I assured him that he can do anything he wants with me, just please do it together. I know also fear him doing this in the future were he is around it at his job at times. Please read my first post and then this one and tell me, Is there anyone out there that feels the same way? What can't a sexual experience remain between 2 committed,willing partners? Thank you to anyone who applies. By the way I love my husband very much, after all we've been together 23 years.

J_9
Jun 24, 2008, 03:46 PM
Threads merged.

twinkiedooter
Jun 24, 2008, 05:33 PM
Emerald - let's be realistic here for a second, okay? After 23 years of being together doing everything together sex picture wise - are one or two pictures going to really make a huge difference in the way you two feel about each other? NO. Maybe he liked that picture(s) and wished to view it a few more times by himself. Do you invite him to watch you douche or shave your underarms? Sure hope not. (And that was not to be considered a rude comment either - just a comparison to show you how silly you are making a mountain out of an ant hill here). Let the man have a few minutes to himself once in awhile, okay?

kp2171
Jun 24, 2008, 08:00 PM
I don't usually speak for others, but yes... there are members here who have stated what you feel... as well as others who feel very differently.

My partner absolutely loves sensual pictures of men and women when its well done. Good composition. Good lighting. She loves it.

That said, were I to have a stash of beautiful women hidden aside, shed be ticked. A good friend is married to a woman who doesn't care what he sees, as long as he's faithful and attentive in the bedroom.

Just wanted to state "yes" there have been members here before you who are in that gray area where some external visual stim is fine, just within certain limits... in case those members didn't see this thread.

sideoutshu
Jul 1, 2008, 02:19 PM
I think you are being WAY too sensitive. So what if he looks at other women? He's married, not dead.

hjpan
Jul 2, 2008, 04:45 PM
Atleast he's not screwing other girls behind your back.

astrogurl
Jul 6, 2008, 03:48 AM
After reading this post and the answers to it I think people are missing a VITAL point of what is making her upset with the situation.

They made a pact, which for those of you who don't understand is a promise between two people that they could enjoy porn as long as it was together. He has LIED to her, HIDDEN it and therefore betrayed her trust.

It's not just over a few pictures, but the fact that he has lied and kept secrets. This can be very hurtful and damaging to someone.

I understand how you feel honey... I am very open to watching porn with my boyfriend. I guess you could say you are luckier than I am cause mine would prefer to watch it alone than watch it with me at all... :-( Yet he has betrayed my trust time and time again. People keep on saying "it's just a few pictures" or "he's a man... they all do it", but it doesn't give them the right to lie and keep secrets. Honestly is key to a healthy relationship, but apparently it's okay to lie and hide porn usage - even when your woman is supportive of it.

I REALLY feel for you because sometimes as a woman it seems no matter how attentive you are to your man's needs it's NEVER enough. That's just how it feels for some of us anyway.

One thing that I have noticed reading other people's posts is that when it's banned it can become more appealing and they will find more genius ways to hide it. Something I am beginning to do and it may be helpful for you, but concentrate on your own sexuality. Maybe start watching it on your own. He can so why can't you? Look at things that maybe turn you on, but that your husband isn't into.

I haven't been married before and my longest relationship is 5 years so I can't comment on long term sexual relationships in marriage, but it's not like your denying him looking at all. If you were I would understand his behaviour.

smoothy
Jul 7, 2008, 09:37 AM
After reading this post and the answers to it I think people are missing a VITAL point of what is making her upset with the situation.

They made a pact, which for those of you who don't understand is a promise between two people that they could enjoy porn as long as it was together. He has LIED to her, HIDDEN it and therefore betrayed her trust.

It's not just over a few pictures, but the fact that he has lied and kept secrets. This can be very hurtful and damaging to someone.

I understand how you feel honey... I am very open to watching porn with my boyfriend. I guess you could say you are luckier than I am cause mine would prefer to watch it alone than watch it with me at all... :-( Yet he has betrayed my trust time and time again. People keep on saying "it's just a few pictures" or "he's a man... they all do it", but it doesn't give them the right to lie and keep secrets. Honestly is key to a healthy relationship, but apparently it's okay to lie and hide porn usage - even when your woman is supportive of it.

I REALLY feel for you because sometimes as a woman it seems no matter how attentive you are to your man's needs it's NEVER enough. That's just how it feels for some of us anyway.

One thing that I have noticed reading other people's posts is that when it's banned it can become more appealing and they will find more genius ways to hide it. Something I am beginning to do and it may be helpful for you, but concentrate on your own sexuality. Maybe start watching it on your own. He can so why can't you?! Look at things that maybe turn you on, but that your husband isn't into.

I haven't been married before and my longest relationship is 5 years so I can't comment on long term sexual relationships in marriage, but it's not like your denying him looking at all. If you were I would understand his behaviour.Nobody missed the fact that she is very controlling about that he can have porn if she knows about it. I mean step back and take a look at this. Exactly what position is she as an adult to demand another adualt does exactly everything she demands? Lets put that on the other foot and make it a man that's doing the demanding about where she goes and who she talks to. See where this is going now?

astrogurl
Jul 7, 2008, 03:11 PM
Nobody missed the fact that she is very controlling about that he can have porn if she knows about it. I mean step back and take a look at this. Exactly what position is she as an adult to demand another adualt does exactly everything she demands? Lets put that on the otehr foot and make it a man thats doing the demanding about where she goes and who she talks to. See where this is going now?


Okay... so now we are going to blame her because her husband is spineless and won't be a man and come out and say that he doesn't agree with their pact?! She said they agreed that HE COULD LOOK AT WHATEVER HE WANTS as long as it was together. Therefore, HE has control of the content! So he's not entirely a controlled victim like you seem to make out. If he didn't agree he should've stepped up and said so! He could've said NO! Instead of DECEIVING her! It may be in part that she is controlling, that could well be the case, and I'm not ruling your suggestion out. However, he should've been a man and not a mouse and disagreed if he felt this way.

smoothy
Jul 9, 2008, 05:53 AM
Okay... so now we are going to blame her because her husband is spineless and won't be a man and come out and say that he doesn't agree with their pact?!?!? She said they agreed that HE COULD LOOK AT WHATEVER HE WANTS as long as it was together. Therefore, HE has control of the content! So he's not entirely a controlled victim like you seem to make out. If he didn't agree he should've stepped up and said so! He could've said NO! Instead of DECEIVING her! It may be in part that she is controlling, that could well be the case, and I'm not ruling your suggestion out. However, he should've been a man and not a mouse and disagreed if he felt this way.He's an adult, he doesn't have to answer to the queen of the house for every single thing he does.

She most certainly does stuff he doesn't like, and I am certain she doesn't tell him every single thing she does and every single cent she spends.

Exactly what right does she have to be controlling? I'll bet he didn't just step up and say no because she might be the type that goes postal any time she gets second guessed or contradicted. I'm not saying she is, but I've seen enough women that are exactly like that to know its not at all rare.

If it comes down to keeping quiet about something or having a pissing match over every single thing every single day most people will just do it and keep quiet.

JudyKayTee
Jul 10, 2008, 12:14 PM
He's an adult, he doesn't have to answer to the queen of the house for every single thing he does.

She most certainly does stuff he doesn't like, and I am certain she doesn't tell him every single thing she does and every single cent she spends.

Exactly what right does she have to be controlling? I'll bet he didn't just step up and say no because she might be the type that goes postal any time she gets second guessed or contradicted. I'm not saying she is, but I've seen enough women that are exactly like that to know its not at all rare.

If it comes down to keeping quiet about something or having a pissing match over every single thing every single day most people will just do it and keep quiet.



I am right in the middle of both sides here - I find a huge controlling aspect in: "I explained that we could also keep mags or anything he wanted as long as we enjoy it together." She explained? They didn't discuss and agree - or disagree? OP goes on to say he didn't want to lose her and so - sounds like an over reaction and emotional blackmail

Then OP found a picture of 2 women together and was upset all over again.

Maybe what he wants to see and what she wants to see are two different things - maybe he doesn't show the porno to her or discuss it with her for fear of this reaction. He wants to see women together (or men with sheep or whatever) and she does not and he's afraid (based on this reaction) that she will decide he's some pervert and leave.

However - if he said he wouldn't look at porno without her and he has he's lied to her, well, I think little lies lead to big lies. Once you can't trust your partner's word, well, then who can be trusted?

I also think - concerning the accounting for every penny she spends and may not tell him about - if she promised to account for every penny and did/does not, then she is lying to him, the same way he is lying to her if he promised not to look at porno without her and did.

Do I think she's overacting? Sure. Would I be jealous of pictures of other women? No. Would I care if he looked at porno? No. It's not where they get their appetite, it's where they satisfy it that counts. Would I be upset if my husband made a promise and didn't keep it - sure.

astrogurl
Jul 11, 2008, 07:18 PM
I am right in the middle of both sides here - I find a huge controlling aspect in: "I explained that we could also keep mags or anything he wanted as long as we enjoy it together." She explained? They didn't discuss and agree - or disagree? OP goes on to say he didn't want to lose her and so - sounds like an over reaction and emotional blackmail

Then OP found a picture of 2 women together and was upset all over again.

Maybe what he wants to see and what she wants to see are two different things - maybe he doesn't show the porno to her or discuss it with her for fear of this reaction. He wants to see women together (or men with sheep or whatever) and she does not and he's afraid (based on this reaction) that she will decide he's some pervert and leave.

However - if he said he wouldn't look at porno without her and he has he's lied to her, well, I think little lies lead to big lies. Once you can't trust your partner's word, well, then who can be trusted?

I also think - concerning the accounting for every penny she spends and may not tell him about - if she promised to account for every penny and did/does not, then she is lying to him, the same way he is lying to her if he promised not to look at porno without her and did.

Do I think she's overacting? Sure. Would I be jealous of pictures of other women? No. Would I care if he looked at porno? No. It's not where they get their appetite, it's where they satisfy it that counts. Would I be upset if my husband made a promise and didn't keep it - sure.



Exactly! A lie is a lie no matter how big or small. Her being controlling is NO excuse for lying no matter what it is about. I suppose you can say he is luckier than other men whose wives won't even go near porn. Yes I believe she may have definitely responded in a way that instinctively made him hide it. Lack of or ineffective communication is still one of the leading causes of divorce so I think they need to sit down on equal ground and talk it through, rather than they BOTH accept terms of a relationship they are not happy with. I believe the term is compromise. He is probably making some ASSUMPTIONS of what he can share and cannot (in terms of content they are both comfortable with). She wasn't specific about whether she was upset over the content or just the lie - especially because she said "we could also keep mags or anything he wanted". Being open and honest about needs and wants is very important or there is always someone that ends up hurt or unsatisfied. It he wants to look at it alone he needs to express this to her in a non threatening manner and she needs to respond the same way.

In terms of the controlling factor though that both previous posters mentioned. For every controlling female out there there is a controlling male. Both sexes are just as bad as each other when it comes to this. For example, the other day we got our phone bill and my partner wanted to know why I called my best friend at 5:38pm the previous week and what we talked about. I had no problems telling him exactly why and what we talked about - WITHOUT lies, hiding anything, or being defensive. I didn't take offense cause I know the sort of person he is and what he needs from me. I also speak to him BEFORE I make any purchases that are not out of necessity - he doesn't ask for this, but our financial situation isn't great so I do it out of respect.

There is no problem when BOTH partners are willing to make adjustments to improve on the relationship. She will definitely need to consider this when speaking to her husband.

smoothy
Jul 14, 2008, 06:20 AM
Exactly! A lie is a lie no matter how big or small. Her being controlling is NO excuse for lying no matter what it is about. I suppose you can say he is luckier than other men whose wives won't even go near porn. Yes I believe she may have definitely responded in a way that instinctively made him hide it. Lack of or ineffective communication is still one of the leading causes of divorce so I think they need to sit down on equal ground and talk it through, rather than they BOTH accept terms of a relationship they are not happy with. I believe the term is compromise. He is probably making some ASSUMPTIONS of what he can share and cannot (in terms of content they are both comfortable with). She wasn't specific about whether she was upset over the content or just the lie - especially because she said "we could also keep mags or anything he wanted". Being open and honest about needs and wants is very important or there is always someone that ends up hurt or unsatisfied. It he wants to look at it alone he needs to express this to her in a non threatening manner and she needs to respond the same way.

In terms of the controlling factor though that both previous posters mentioned. For every controlling female out there there is a controlling male. Both sexes are just as bad as each other when it comes to this. For example, the other day we got our phone bill and my partner wanted to know why I called my best friend at 5:38pm the previous week and what we talked about. I had no problems telling him exactly why and what we talked about - WITHOUT lies, hiding anything, or being defensive. I didn't take offense cause I know the sort of person he is and what he needs from me. I also speak to him BEFORE I make any purchases that are not out of necessity - he doesn't ask for this, but our financial situation isn't great so I do it out of respect.

There is no problem when BOTH partners are willing to make adjustments to improve on the relationship. She will definitely need to consider this when speaking to her husband.

I don't like or appologize for controlling behavious from either side. I see it as a sign of emotional immaturity to feel the need to control others.

Now if its your kids... then that's fine as long as they are living on your dime and under your roof.

But a spouse or partner? Nope. If you can't trust them or deal with minor things you may not like then grow up or move on. They have to deal with your idiosyncracies as well. Everyone has them.

JudyKayTee
Jul 14, 2008, 06:23 AM
I don't like or appologize for controlling behavious from either side. I see it as a sign of emotional immaturity to feel the need to control others.

Now if its your kids...then thats fine as long as they are living on your dime and under your roof.

But a spouse or partner? Nope. If you can't trust them or deal with minor things you may not like then grow up or move on. They have to deal with your idiosyncracies as well. Everyone has them.



You consider lying to be an idiosyncrasy?

smoothy
Jul 14, 2008, 06:25 AM
You consider lying to be an idiosyncracy?

Lying is nothing compared to her controlling behaviour. Its not her right to attempt to control another adult. She needs to get of her private ego driven pedistal and consider her husband her partner and not subserviant to her. And its never just one thing someone is controlling about. If we had HIS input I'm sure there would be many others as well.

Controlling another adult is a form of abuse. If it was a man controlling his wife in some manner how would that be different?

confusedbyitall
Jul 15, 2008, 01:04 AM
There are a few things here.

I believe you are great looking. It sounds like sex is good. You are open, which is a part of it being good. He said he wouldn't, but... He is probably hiding something, like as in, they are pictures of his friend's secretary or something more personal that maybe if you knew he'd feel that you'd be threatened by... Even if you shouldn't be.

Maybe, if you really want everything he does sexually to be all with and about you, even masturbation and pictures, you need to spend some time showing him you want and are eager to hear his innermost, most naughty nasty secrets that turn him on... And share that with him, too, and help him enjoy looking at those as he sits back and relaxes...

Otherwise, there is always that taboo element in some relationships that is, wow, I heard about something or saw something that, while I find it arousing, and would probably never, or even have the chance, to try, I also am afraid, a little or a lot, to tell her about it. Maybe I will... Even that is an erotic thing. Those pictures might be associated with a story he heard and he might work up to having the guts to talk with you about in bed, and in that way, he will have shared...

You never know.

Also, it is just two pictures. Guys like girls. Fact of life. Things are good with you two, you love him, don't worry, just encourage and love.

JudyKayTee
Jul 15, 2008, 05:36 AM
Lying is nothing compared to her controlling behaviour. Its not her right to attempt to control another adult. She needs to get of her private ego driven pedistal and consider her husband her partner and not subserviant to her. And its never just one thing someone is controlling about. If we had HIS input I'm sure there would be many others as well.

Controlling another adult is a form of abuse. If it was a man controlling his wife in some manner how would that be different?


My question wasn't about her behavior - I've already addressed that. Yes, she's controlling. I even quoted her.

So she controls and he lies - I was addressing whether lying is an idiosyncrasy or character fault.

The fact that one controls - in my opinion - does not give the other partner the license to lie. That's the old "the Devil made me do it" defense. That's like one partner has an affair and so the other partner has an affair to get even. Two wrongs.

She's controlling - what else does her "controlling" give him the right to do?

smoothy
Jul 15, 2008, 05:37 AM
My question wasn't about her behavior - I've already addressed that. Yes, she's controlling. I even quoted her.

So she controls and he lies - I was addressing whether lying is an idiosyncracy or character fault.

The fact that one controls - in my opinion - does not give the other partner the license to lie. That's the old "the Devil made me do it" defense. That's like one partner has an affair and so the other partner has an affair to get even. Two wrongs.

She's controlling - what else does her "controlling" give him the right to do?Its not a lie when an adult does as they wish, particularly in the face of controlling behaviour.

No adult is obligated to bow down and worship the demands of a controlling partner.

He stays home... he is not committing infidelity.. he brings home a paycheck, and isn't a drunk or drug addict.

She needs to get over this because she really has it pretty good.

JudyKayTee
Jul 15, 2008, 05:43 AM
Its not a lie when an adult does as they wish, particularly in the face of controlling behaviour.

No adult is obligated to bow down and worship the demands of a controlling partner.

He stays home...he is not committing infidelity..he brings home a paycheck, and isn't a drunk or drug addict.

She needs to get over this because she really has it pretty good.



Well, we're never going to agree here, I guess. I don't think she has it "pretty good" if she can't trust her husband not to lie to her.

I think when you make a promise to your partner and break it, then you're lying to your partner. Presumably she didn't pull a gun on him and force him to promise not to look at porno without her so there goes that defense.

I don't think bowing down and worshipping her demands enters into this - he promised.

Well, it could be worse - he could have promised her not to have sex with other women and then broken that promise.

Do I think this whole situation is a mountain made of a molehill? Sure. Did I make promises to my husband that I could or would not keep? No. Do I keep promises I make to other people? Yes. Would I break them because I felt they were controlling me? No. I'd keep them because I promised.

Once you lose your personal integrity what else is left?

smoothy
Jul 15, 2008, 06:28 AM
Well, we're never going to agree here, I guess. I don't think she has it "pretty good" if she can't trust her husband not to lie to her.

I think when you make a promise to your partner and break it, then you're lying to your partner. Presumably she didn't pull a gun on him and force him to promise not to look at porno without her so there goes that defense.

I don't think bowing down and worshipping her demands enters into this - he promised.

Well, it could be worse - he could have promised her not to have sex with other women and then broken that promise.

Do I think this whole situation is a mountain made out of a molehill? Sure. Did I make promises to my husband that I could or would not keep? No. Do I keep promises I make to other people? Yes. Would I break them because I felt they were controlling me? No. I'd keep them because I promised.

Once you lose your personal integrity what else is left?No we will have to agree to disagree.


She isn't the queen and he isn't her subject. This situation IS her making a mountain out of a molehill. He is within his right as an adult to have some porn or whatever stashed away (its not like its 2 or 3 footlockers full). She is not in her rights to demand he bow to her every whim. If she believes that he has to then her marriage is on real shakey ground from her own actions. I for one would not tolerate that from my wife. And I have zero doubt she has been 100% truthful with him about everything she does and says to others. Nobody that is that paranoid is doing exactly what they demand of others. And that has held true in every case I have personally known in my 47 years on the planet so far.


He isn't out drinking with the boys, he isn't abusing anyone, he isn't into drugs, and he doesn't neglect his family. If all she can find wrong with him is a few porn magazines and it rises to this level then she needs counceling. That degree of pettiness just isn't normal.

Hell I can find more wrong with my wife than that and I'm not bellyaching about it. I'm sure my wife can find more than that wrong with me. But we both know we are human and are damn happy the other doesn't have the issues so many other people have.

JudyKayTee
Jul 15, 2008, 07:04 AM
No we will have to agree to disagree.


She isn't the queen and he isn't her subject. This situation IS her making a mountain out of a molehill. He is within his right as an adult to have some porn or whatever stashed away (its not like its 2 or 3 footlockers full). She is not in her rights to demand he bow to her every whim. If she believes that he has to then her marriage is on real shakey ground from her own actions. I for one would not tolerate that from my wife. And I have zero doubt she has been 100% truthful with him about everything she does and says to others. Nobody that is that paranoid is doing exactly what they demand of others. And that has held true in every case I have personally known in my 47 years on the planet so far.


He isn't out drinking with the boys, he isn't abusing anyone, he isn't into drugs, and he doesn't neglect his family. If all she can find wrong with him is a few porn magazines and it rises to this level then she needs counceling. That degree of pettiness just isn't normal.

Hell I can find more wrong with my wife than that and I'm not bellyaching about it. I'm sure my wife can find more than that wrong with me. But we both know we are human and are damn happy the other doesn't have the issues so many other people have.



And so we agree to disagree - and I do understand what you are saying. We are just on opposite ends of the discussion.

And as my husband once said to me, "You're perfect. I love you just the way you are. Just try not to get any worse - " :D

bunnybear
Aug 6, 2008, 02:29 AM
Hello.
I've been reading your story,and I understand where you are coming from.the thought of my partner veiwing porn without me makes me so upset... it almost torments me that he is finding another woman more attractive than me and getting off over them.
Sometimes I don't say anything,or I get very upset at him.
The fact that he made a pact with you has broken your trust with porn.
You are lucky to still have such an active sex life... be thankful for that,a lot of relasionships
Loose sex after so long together.

smoothy
Aug 6, 2008, 08:38 AM
hello.
ive been reading your story,and i understand where you are coming from.the thought of my partner veiwing porn without me makes me so upset...it almost torments me that he is finding another woman more attractive than me and getting off over them.
sometimes i dont say anything,or i get very upset at him.
the fact that he made a pact with you has broken your trust with porn.
you are lucky to still have such an active sex life....be thankful for that,alot of relasionships
loose sex after so long together.THere will always be a woman more beautiful or a man more handsome. Sounds like its an issue of self esteme to me because most women know and accept these facts. Fact is he chose to stay with you.

bunnybear
Aug 6, 2008, 01:40 PM
THere will always be a woman more beautiful or a man more handsome. Sounds like its an issue of self esteme to me because most women know and accept these facts. Fact is he chose to stay with you.



I realise there is always someone better looking... thats not my problem.but for men to secretly get off over porn I think is wrong,I'm entitled to my opionion.
There are a lot of woman that DO ACCEPT this,doesn't mean they like it! I have not met one woman who 100% OK with there partners getting off over porn.

Synnen
Aug 6, 2008, 01:57 PM
/raises her hand

Now you have.

I'm a woman, and I don't have a problem with my husband getting off over porn.

bunnybear
Aug 6, 2008, 02:09 PM
/raises her hand

Now you have.

I'm a woman, and I don't have a problem with my husband getting off over porn.

Does he secretly hide it all from you though?
I know men love porn,I just have a problem when its all secret and they lie to you about it.
You must have a lot of confidence in yourself to be comfortable with it.

JudyKayTee
Aug 6, 2008, 03:09 PM
/raises her hand

Now you have.

I'm a woman, and I don't have a problem with my husband getting off over porn.



This is me standing next to you - I'm not threatened or upset by porn. As I posted some time ago I would be VERY upset if my husband promised no porn and I caught him but that's another issue and asking him to make that promise never occurred to me. Fantasies are fantasies, no threat.

I also - and it's another thread - have no problem with my husband going to see female strippers. Absolutely no problem. I lived in Baltimore and the strip was full of strip clubs - my roommate is the niece of a very famous stripper. We knew her, we knew the "girls." It's a business - purely and simply it's a business for them and how they pay their rent. They have absolutely no interest in anyone else's man - or at least I never met anyone who did.

If my husband is going to cheat, he's going to cheat - he doesn't need porn or strippers to give him an excuse.

So - nope. I guess I'm in the minority but I have no problem.

JudyKayTee
Aug 6, 2008, 03:10 PM
does he secretly hide it all from you though??
i know men love porn,i just have a problem when its all secret and they lie to you about it.
you must have alot of confidence in yourself to be comfortable with it.


First - men are not the only ones who enjoy porn.

Second - it has nothing to do with me having confidence in me; it has EVERYTHING to do with me having confidence in my husband.

And I'm not easily threatened.

Synnen
Aug 6, 2008, 03:24 PM
I just know that it's a picture, nothing more.

I wouldn't ask him to give up porn any more than I'd expect him to ask me to give up romance novels or chick flicks--which, you have to admit, give as an unrealistic view on romance as porn gives an unrealistic view on sex.

Does he hide it from me? Nope. But that's because he knows I've watched it, and think it's humorous and just don't care.

If he LIED to me about it, that would be a different issue. Lying would then be the problem, not porn.

JudyKayTee
Aug 6, 2008, 05:47 PM
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Altenweg agrees: Count me in with that minority, I feel the same way.[/QUOTE]



Let's see here - you are in a leather catsuit, wearing a mask and carrying a whip -

What possible need would your husband have to watch porno?

I would suggest that the neighbors are watching you INSTEAD of porno -

kp2171
Aug 6, 2008, 08:26 PM
I would suggest that the neighbors are watching you INSTEAD of porno -
another fantastic line from JKT... I'm going to have to add one to my sig if she keeps this up...

by the way... wheres the line to buy tickets to watch alty crack that whip? I've got a 10 megapixel dslr nikkon with a killer zoom lens (with vibration reduction) I'm dying to use. =) if her hubby approves of course.

JudyKayTee
Aug 7, 2008, 05:47 AM
another fantastic line from JKT... im going to have to add one to my sig if she keeps this up...

btw... wheres the line to buy tickets to watch alty crack that whip? ive got a 10 megapixel dslr nikkon with a killer zoom lens (with vibration reduction) im dying to use. =) if her hubby approves of course.


Here, stand next to me in the bushes under her window - I'll move over and make room. Don't get in the way of my camera, though.

Synnen
Aug 7, 2008, 05:50 AM
Will you kids behave?

Back on topic, please.

southerngalps
Aug 12, 2008, 01:16 PM
Altenweg agrees: I agree. As long as hubby is honest about watching porn, no problem. I also watch porn once in a while, not something I need, but when watching it with hubby, not a bad bit of foreplay. :)

Exactly... it's fun. But would it aggrivate you if he did it often without you? This question is not just for you but everyone who says that their husbands can do it anytime they want to and it wouldn't bother them. I like it with my boyfriend, but if I knew that he did it without me, I think I would have different feelings... I wouldn't know..?

southerngalps
Aug 12, 2008, 01:32 PM
Why would there be a need to do it without you? Are you not sexy enough anymore? You can't tell me that these are not thoughts that go through your mind if you know your husband gets off to porn without you. And if he does get off with you and porn, then, I guess he just must have a HIGH HIGH sex drive and you can't keep up with him and that is why you are not upset by it.

Synnen
Aug 12, 2008, 01:55 PM
If my husband is getting off to porn without me, I am sick, tired, PMSing, whatever.

Honestly, he's welcome to it. I know darn well that if I went in that room and said "Take me now!" while he's looking at porn, I'd still be his first pick.

I ALSO know that sometimes a quick masturbation session is okay--I do it too! It takes the edge off for something more intense between us the next time it happens, and as a chronic insomniac, it will sometimes be just what I need to go to sleep, without waking my husband in the middle of the night.

What it comes down to is that my husband shows and tells me EVERY DAY how beautiful and sexy I am to him, and that I KNOW that porn is just a picture. I equate porn for guys with romance novels for women. Both are completely unrealistic, but a good little escape into fantasy occasionally---and every now and then, a good source for something fun in the bedroom ;)

southerngalps
Aug 12, 2008, 02:09 PM
Great points:)

luke1234
Aug 13, 2008, 12:46 AM
I think its fine all men like porn including husbands. As long as he still loves you and treats you right you should be fine.

Xrayman
Aug 13, 2008, 04:07 PM
I think its fine all men like porn including husbands.

Incorrect. I only like porn that includes wives.