chicaboom Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have just started dating someone and he has confessed to having a porn addiction. As a result he has trouble getting hard for sex. He has said he is going to quit porn to see if this resolves the problem. Has anyone dated someone with a porn addiction/ED? I feel a bit overwhelmed reading posts from women who are in long-term relationships with men with porn addictions-it sounds very painful in the long run and I am aware that relapse, like any addiction is highly likely. I really like him otherwise. I feel so sad about it, but I'm also worried that I don't have enough self-esteem to eventually start blaming myself (as these other women did). I'm very self-confident at the moment, but obviously insecurities can creep in. I need some advice! What would you do? Link to post Share on other sites
veggirl Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 f*ckkkkkkkkkkkk no. I wouldn't date someone with any addiction though. He needs to deal w/ his addiction BEFORE dating. Has he NEVER tried stopping porn before? 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Taramere Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I need some advice! What would you do? I agree with veggirl. He needs to sort this issue out before he starts dating. That, or get embroiled with somebody who's incurably co-dependent and will therefore be willing to plunge into the unrewarding task of trying to fix him. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Arieswoman Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 No. Any addiction or any kind of substance abuse was a deal-breaker for me when I was dating. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mondmellonw Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 No, no, and last: NO. Don't ever get serious with someone, expecting them to change something that at first sight you're very uncomfortable with (addictions). You'll get... only trouble. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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