dating someone who is a sex addict

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seekinginsight

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Just wanted to know people's thoughts on this subject. I've been dating someone for 2+ years. Ill be completely honest. The relationship started when we were both sinning (fornication and living together). We began attending church (since we are both Christian) a few months after we began dating. I hadn't been to church in years (since maybe 12yo) and although he easily agreed to go also he hardly paid much interest during the services. Well, I started feeling guilty about the sin we were committing so I tried to talk to him several times about living right. He said he couldn't live without sex and on another occasion admitted he was a sex addict. So I stayed for sometime after because i was weak and thought i couldnt bear the heartbreak. I continued to sin with him in fornication although I was well aware that the situation would eventually get worse. He was also watching porn throughout the time we were dating and that eventually turned into his watching Web Cam live videos, etc (around the time I chose to continue to sin with him). When i found out about this it tore me up inside and i struggled back and forth with myself over leaving him or not. Well, I decided to leave him and told both his parents about his problem. His mom encouraged me to pray for him and have faith in God that he would be saved; and if u had faith he would change. I truly believed and prayed for him. He even started to admit he was sinning by watching porn after his parents talked to him (prior to this he was blind and said he wasn't hurting anyone by watching it). However, he still watches porn once every so often from what I know. We have talked about getting married and other than this issue he truly is a great man. My issue is that he still hasn't stopped altogether Watching Web cams, etc and appears to have a strong attraction to pictures of almost naked women. I know that he hasnt cheated on me but im afraid that he will since he appears to be so easily enticed. I am afraid that this sin will carry on into out marriage. I am praying for God to show me which route to take; for His will to be done in my life as I know he only has the best for my future. I don't want to make this choice on my own and make the wrong choice by only relying on my own understanding. At this point I'm not sure if I should continue to pray intervention for him and stay by his side or if I should leave him altogether as 'bad company corrupts good morals'...
 
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jimmydiggs

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He has cheated on you. Jesus said so. You're not married, get out of it. He needs to defeat the pornography before you enter a marriage with him.
 

eddie1801

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First of all I want to say welcome to CC. I can see that you are new here.This is a great place to receive godly advice. Well, I know a thing or two about porn addiction. Porn addiction is a demonic stronghold. Be careful with this situation. You really need god to direct you on this issues. Heres the points you need to know.
1) he should not enter a marriage with you with a stronghold going on. Marriage will not cure a sex/porn addict. He needs full, complete deliverance before entering a marriage with you
2) You must know, he might not be fully honest in telling you if hes been watching porn, or not, AND how frequently he does so. Meaning= do not believe him totally that he only watches "a little bit". Trust me ,accountability can be real tough for a porn addict. They do not want to confess the many times a "relapse" occurs
3) This is an important point. If god reveals to you that he is not the man you should marry, please do not toggle back and forth with this guy. You will only be wasting time. God cannot send you the person that is meant for you , if your heart still belongs to someone who is NOT meant for you. A lot of people missing this point. God will not give you the blessing he has for you ,if you not in the state of mind, to fully appreciate the blessing (man thats meant for you to marry). Basically, what I am saying if God wants you to move on...then move on. Dont wrestle with the decision, and wait on the man that God has for you.

Hope this helps. Remember, God is great, and he will give you insight an wisdom on this matter. Make time for in in prayer, fasting possibly, and in worship. Have a great day.
 

blue_ladybug

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Feb 21, 2014
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Just wanted to know people's thoughts on this subject. I've been dating someone for 2+ years. Ill be completely honest. The relationship started when we were both sinning (fornication and living together). We began attending church (since we are both Christian) a few months after we began dating. I hadn't been to church in years (since maybe 12yo) and although he easily agreed to go also he hardly paid much interest during the services. Well, I started feeling guilty about the sin we were committing so I tried to talk to him several times about living right. He said he couldn't live without sex and on another occasion admitted he was a sex addict. So I stayed for sometime after because i was weak and thought i couldnt bear the heartbreak. I continued to sin with him in fornication although I was well aware that the situation would eventually get worse. He was also watching porn throughout the time we were dating and that eventually turned into his watching Web Cam live videos, etc (around the time I chose to continue to sin with him). When i found out about this it tore me up inside and i struggled back and forth with myself over leaving him or not. Well, I decided to leave him and told both his parents about his problem. His mom encouraged me to pray for him and have faith in God that he would be saved; and if u had faith he would change. I truly believed and prayed for him. He even started to admit he was sinning by watching porn after his parents talked to him (prior to this he was blind and said he wasn't hurting anyone by watching it). However, he still watches porn once every so often from what I know. We have talked about getting married and other than this issue he truly is a great man. My issue is that he still hasn't stopped altogether Watching Web cams, etc and appears to have a strong attraction to pictures of almost naked women. I know that he hasnt cheated on me but im afraid that he will since he appears to be so easily enticed. I am afraid that this sin will carry on into out marriage. I am praying for God to show me which route to take; for His will to be done in my life as I know he only has the best for my future. I don't want to make this choice on my own and make the wrong choice by only relying on my own understanding. At this point I'm not sure if I should continue to pray intervention for him and stay by his side or if I should leave him altogether as 'bad company corrupts good morals'...
Dating a sex addict?? NEVER a good idea!! :(