Boyfriend addicted to porn...should I end it with him?

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breno785au

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Everyone, thank you again for your encouragement and advice, I really appreciate it all!

Let me clarify the addiction thing...you're right, that's a harsh accusation. All I did was find porn in his computer history, and that porn was in the frequently visited list. I shouldn't have jumped right into thinking he was addicted. My boyfriend and I had a chance to talk tonight and he says he only just got into porn in the last two months. I guess the guys at his workplace (he works at a tool shop..."shop talk" is aptly named, and he has told me about this stuff at work before) have porn all over the shop in the form of magazines and calendars and even though he tries not to see it, it's hard to avoid. He says he ended up looking up how to massage (he gives me massages a lot because I have nasty back problems) and he ended up coming across porn and got sucked in.

I was extremely skeptical of the whole thing, and still am, but he could also be telling the truth. He certainly seemed sincere and he told me he wanted me to set up controls on his computer to help him resist temptation. He told me he was ashamed and embarrassed that he had gotten sucked in and he said it wasn't fair to me and it was not a reflection of who God wanted him to be. I encouraged him to also confide in a fellow brother in Christ for advice and support, and he agreed.

On another note, we tried to set up internet controls and bought a program called "SafeEyes" but we couldn't seem to get the controls right. We called technical support and uninstalled and reinstalled the software, to no avail. Any advice there? IS there a more user friendly version we can get? This program only worked if you were logged in, and logging out was easy and logging in was a choice that had to be made once the computer started up. Some controls!! My boyfriend said to take the laptop for now, until we can figure out the program or get another.

I also wanted to note that I've been reading and praying about this situation, and the verse that stood out to me in prayer time was in Matthew, about God's greatest commandment being to love one another. I know God is speaking because our church has been doing an entire series on love from the book of 1st John. Also, while my boyfriend and I were talking, I felt God give me a direct command to love him, as he was confessing about how he had gotten into porn. Now, does that mean I will stay with him? I don't know yet. But right now I feel at peace in giving him a chance to beat this before I hit the road.

I appreciate your prayers and advice. May God bless you as I have been blessed through you all!
So has anybody read the OPs update on the situation on page 2?
I quoted it for reference.
 

blue_ladybug

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So has anybody read the OPs update on the situation on page 2?
I quoted it for reference.


well good, I hope their able to work things out. Amen. :) this thread seems closed now. Yay. :)
 

Nautilus

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nautilus, NO I did NOT "assume that because the guy had looked at porn, he was automatically a pedophile." I never even MENTIONED anything about pedophilia. YOU are assuming that I thought he is a pedophile. Also, a friend of mine is the police chief here--I could ask him about it, and tell you exactly what percentage of porn found on computers also includes kiddy porn. I'm sure he could give me a pretty accurate answer, seeing as how he IS a police officer and deals with this everyday. :) Anyway, child porn is not the question of the OP. I suggest you quit focusing solely on MY posts, and get back to the question of the OP, which is: should she leave him or not.
youre the one who brought up child porn. and I would be willing to put money that the percentage of people with kiddie porn is lower than you think. Not too mention by saying he may have child porn you are basically calling him a pedophile. I dont really care if she leaves him or not, she is an adult and should be able to make that decision herself. BUt youre misinterpretation of everything porn related was just intolerable. I dont like porn, but at least if you are going to condemn something get the facts right.
 

blue_ladybug

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youre the one who brought up child porn. and I would be willing to put money that the percentage of people with kiddie porn is lower than you think. Not too mention by saying he may have child porn you are basically calling him a pedophile. I dont really care if she leaves him or not, she is an adult and should be able to make that decision herself. BUt youre misinterpretation of everything porn related was just intolerable. I dont like porn, but at least if you are going to condemn something get the facts right.
you do realize your commenting on a thread that has been closed, right? LOL. :rolleyes: ​Read her update on page 2.
 

Dan58

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Are you kidding me?? Addiction, especially porn has NO age limit. You could be 80 and have a serious problem. I'm sorry, but it doesn't work itself out on its own or magically go away when a man turns 30. NOPE. Heavy counseling, prayer, and 12 step groups are his only hope. I actually think it gets worse as a man gets older because his wife no longer looks "barely 18" anymore!!! Hello!!!! I'm not trying to be negative, girlfriend, but if you stick with him, be prepared! That's all i'm saying.
Just to clarify, I said nothing about addiction. I think its jumping to conclusions to presume a young man has an incurable addiction because he's accessed some porn. Most have, and they out-grow it without the necessity of a 12 step program. I picked-up a Playboy on occasion in my younger days, and no heavy counseling was necessary. While I agree that the boyfriend should refrain from it since it bothers his girlfriend, I also believe its premature to condemn him as a permanent pervert.
 

Nautilus

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you do realize your commenting on a thread that has been closed, right? LOL. :rolleyes: ​Read her update on page 2.
I don't think you understand the meaning of closed. If a thread is still active and allowing posts its everything but closed. Maybe she made up her mind, but I wasn't addressing her issues, just the terrible advice I saw in some of the posts.
 

Nautilus

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What's with this guy's fascination about porn related items? No comment.
I don't know maybe people spouting nonsense out of their mouths and being nonchalant when called on it irritates me. But you can white-knight for her all day if you like, it just lowers you to that same level.
 

tourist

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I don't know maybe people spouting nonsense out of their mouths and being nonchalant when called on it irritates me. But you can white-knight for her all day if you like, it just lowers you to that same level.
It actually elevates me to her level.
 
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Risen

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you give the devil an inch and he will take a mile.

[h=3]Psalm 1: 1-2[/h]Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.

Do not walk, stand or sit but delight in the law of the Lord and meditates on his law day and night.

it is possible that those who love photography delights in it and meditates on it day and night. That my friend is a sure recipe for disastrous relationship. Am sure that you can find an honorable God fearing man sooner or later and do not throw away your life it is not worth it.

Risen
 
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Risen

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[h=3]Psalm 1[/h]1 Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.

Very simple: Do not walk, stand or sit....... for those who loves photography obviously delights in it, meditates on it day and night. That is a sure recipe for a disastrous relationship. This is emergency...... please run for your life..... It is demonic and you need to escape!!!!
 
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Risen

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Psalm 1

1 Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law day and night.

Very simple: Do not walk, stand or sit....... for those who loves photography obviously delights in it, meditates on it day and night. That is a sure recipe for a disastrous relationship. This is emergency...... please run for your life..... It is demonic and you need to escape!!!!
 
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Cairparavel

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Just to clarify, I said nothing about addiction. I think its jumping to conclusions to presume a young man has an incurable addiction because he's accessed some porn. Most have, and they out-grow it without the necessity of a 12 step program. I picked-up a Playboy on occasion in my younger days, and no heavy counseling was necessary. While I agree that the boyfriend should refrain from it since it bothers his girlfriend, I also believe its premature to condemn him as a permanent pervert.
I'm not trying to condem or judge anyone. I'm just saying "be careful" because some men never change. I'm glad addiction didn't happen to you, that's great. But not everyone is the same in this area. Some men are much, much weaker than others. Also, I'd like to note that porn has come a long, long way since Playboy! Today's porn is much more explicit and hardcore in nature. Some people would be shocked to know this stuff IS in fact legal.
 
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SleepyNurse

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I'm sorry this is happening to you. It's painful when you find out someone you love is betraying you and lying to you. If he's doing this now, I guarantee you, he'll be doing it when you're married and it'll be worse. I know you wrote that you've been together for a long time, but it will only get worse. I've seen this kind of situation with friends and people I've known in our church. Without the proper counseling and support and most importantly, without a personal desire to change and remorse about what he's done, he won't change, no matter how much you try. It's an addiction and one that he needs help for.
There are guys out there who do love God more than themselves. All men struggle but not all men give in. I think if he shows you that he is willing to do whatever it takes to win you back, then maybe wait and consider it, but if you don't see that kind of eager attitude to change, then I would move on and not look back.