Hey there! I'm starting out this journey and I really think it can really have a positive impact in my future. Nevertheless, I'm struggling in figuring out whether or not I should tell my close friends about it. Don't think this would necessarily involve talking about the whole porn addiction thing, but I kinda think it should, and that is what I'm struggling with. I feel so embarrassed to be in this situation, because I had quit porn about a year ago, but sill kept masturbating. But due to a lot of anxiety, rejection and insecurity I relapsed into porn and that aggravated my whole masturbation situation. To be clear, even without porn itself I did not have a healthy relationship with masturbation overall. That said, I would like to know how you people handled talking to your friends about NoFap and the struggles of this journey.
Yes I told my best friend and he joined NoFap aswell and we did some challenges together Telling someone about this definitely helps alot!
I've told some of my friends, some support it and some are skeptical. You have to realize that most people are normies and don't always want to change a behavior if it is culturally accepted. I think religious people are more likely to get on board because abstinence is a recurring theme in religion.
I will be direct, do you really trust them? If so, tell them. They will be maybe skeptical but they will just let you do what you think it is the best. I've personally told it to all my friends, even the ones that weren't "so friends". They laughed a lot. I've become a bit of target. So just think about the people you want to say it. P.s. I am not telling I regret it , I knew it before they would have react like this, just to let you know. Maybe you're not like me and you will suffer if they will laugh at you.
I agree with what others have said. I told my close friends that I had a porn and masturbation addiction. They will not criticise you if they are true friends. It may be that one or more of them have the same problem. By reaching out for their support, you may do more good than you anticipate. Masturbating to porn thrives on our secretive behaviours.
Hello all, I told a few of my close friends and they did not give the positive reaction I was expecting. They took it as a joke and never gave a second thought about it. P&M has ingrained so much in their mindset and lifestyle that they feel it would be abnormal to remove it from their lifestyle. I guess they have not yet realized the danger scenarios they can be in the future. Nevertheless, I also put out Instagram stories where I keep a journal of my NoFap journey, that spreads the word, and people are slowly coming to know about NoFap.
I've told a couple of my close friends. I don't think either of them fully understands why I'm doing this or believes it's a problem, but they didn't make fun or criticise. I think the important thing is to make it less taboo to talk about and raise a small amount of awareness. As others have said maybe it will make them look at their own PMO habits.
i told my best friend, it's good to share it with another person.. sometimes, u may wanna talk about sth u read here..
I did. They can be some real help, as they are really understanding. I didn't tell it to all of them, though, as I don't think that all of them are so caring. I love them all despite of it. When I'm at my lowest lows it's nice to be able to call or message a friend who will at least try to lift me up. Life can be harsh sometimes and a support group is something worth cultivating.
