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Hello all! I'm quite new to this site so please bear with me.
I'm here seeking any help, advice, or fresh perspective about a current situation. I am in a new relationship with a great guy. We met a while back during a pretty rough time for the both of us due to both getting out of toxic relationships. We became fast friends and were there for each other during the hard times. After taking time and making sure we both felt ready, we entered into a dating relationship that will be one month at the end of this month (August)! The problem is this: he has been in a good amount of harmful relationships in the past that have left deep scars on him. He got introduced to pornography at an early age and his past girlfriends did not handle the situation in a Godly manner that offered forgiveness and benefited him. He knows how dangerous this sin is and he truly wants to overcome it but keeps getting pulled back into it whenever he has negative emotions or isn't in the best mood. I let him know that I'm here for him and try to encourage him and remind him that God is forgiving and that he has to keep fighting. Although I have never been in this situation, I am doing my best to help and it really affects me a lot, I've struggled with anxiety and insecurity for the past two years, and it is only increasing. I feel distant from him and unable to help. I love him dearly and don't want to end the relationship because I believe that God can heal and restore his heart. This isn't a daily occurrence, but it is starting to happen more often now and I just don't know what to do. I would love to hear what anyone thinks of this and if any girls have been through this at well.
I'm here seeking any help, advice, or fresh perspective about a current situation. I am in a new relationship with a great guy. We met a while back during a pretty rough time for the both of us due to both getting out of toxic relationships. We became fast friends and were there for each other during the hard times. After taking time and making sure we both felt ready, we entered into a dating relationship that will be one month at the end of this month (August)! The problem is this: he has been in a good amount of harmful relationships in the past that have left deep scars on him. He got introduced to pornography at an early age and his past girlfriends did not handle the situation in a Godly manner that offered forgiveness and benefited him. He knows how dangerous this sin is and he truly wants to overcome it but keeps getting pulled back into it whenever he has negative emotions or isn't in the best mood. I let him know that I'm here for him and try to encourage him and remind him that God is forgiving and that he has to keep fighting. Although I have never been in this situation, I am doing my best to help and it really affects me a lot, I've struggled with anxiety and insecurity for the past two years, and it is only increasing. I feel distant from him and unable to help. I love him dearly and don't want to end the relationship because I believe that God can heal and restore his heart. This isn't a daily occurrence, but it is starting to happen more often now and I just don't know what to do. I would love to hear what anyone thinks of this and if any girls have been through this at well.