I've never considered myself to be a porn addict. Sure, I look at porn, just like nearly every other man. I've never turned my wife down because of porn, I've never felt like I couldn't stop if I wanted to.
But I've decided to stop anyway.
Why? Well, partly just to prove to myself that I'm not addicted. Partly because it just seems like an unhealthy habit. Partly because it's a huge waste of time. Partly because I'm hoping it might help with my mild depression. And partly because I know my wife hates it, even if she accepts it.
Well, after a week, I'm starting to think maybe I really was addicted. It's ok, I have the willpower to stick this out. But for others in my situation, I'm wondering where you draw the line? What's banned? Any nudity at all? Only videos? Only hardcore?
For now, my line is at "seeking with purpose," and I feel like it's sufficient. If I run across an nsfw-tagged link, I'll still click it. If the wife and I are watching a show with nudity, that's fine too. I think as long as those things aren't causing a "relapse," I'm fine.
Where are your lines drawn?
But I've decided to stop anyway.
Why? Well, partly just to prove to myself that I'm not addicted. Partly because it just seems like an unhealthy habit. Partly because it's a huge waste of time. Partly because I'm hoping it might help with my mild depression. And partly because I know my wife hates it, even if she accepts it.
Well, after a week, I'm starting to think maybe I really was addicted. It's ok, I have the willpower to stick this out. But for others in my situation, I'm wondering where you draw the line? What's banned? Any nudity at all? Only videos? Only hardcore?
For now, my line is at "seeking with purpose," and I feel like it's sufficient. If I run across an nsfw-tagged link, I'll still click it. If the wife and I are watching a show with nudity, that's fine too. I think as long as those things aren't causing a "relapse," I'm fine.
Where are your lines drawn?
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