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Discussion in 'Rebooting in a Relationship' started by paulma, Aug 12, 2014.

  1. paulma

    paulma Fapstronaut

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    Hi!

    Me and my girlfriend recently had a talk about us and my addiction and us beeing together. She had been to see her parents in another city for the week and i had done some porn things while she were away. These things were: Searching for pornstars on IMDB. Looking up a pornstar on facebook ( i only got to her frontpage when i saw there was actual porn pictures on FB (wtf?!)). I also searched for "feet" on instagram since i've been in to foot fetish. And i read some threads on flashback about porn. I only told her about the IMDB and facebook things. I felt that the foot fetish thing needed more explanation and i was so afraid to bring it up in the heat of the moment. But the flashback thing, i just forgot about it. And now i dont know if i should tell her. I keep thinking that it might be very selfish to tell her because maybe it's just to get rid of my guilt. Or do you think she would benefit from knowing i want to be honest? I really don't think she would believe me when i tell her that i forgot. What should i do?

    Btw, i see these things i did as relapses and as a step forward in realizing what "watching" porn is for me. What gets me going. So for me it's good that i now really know that even in text form, reading a movie title, looking at non pornographic pictures of porn actresses is activating the old dopamine paths. It's messed up and i feel so much guilt for not telling her everything.

    Should i?
     
  2. Tombuktu

    Tombuktu Fapstronaut

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    Honesty is a good thing. However at times we use honesty to deal with our own guilt rather than for the sake of the person we have betrayed. Are you confessing to your girl friend because you are feeling bad and guilty or because you have realised that you have hurt her, betrayed her trust and your intimacy as a couple. If your confession is for her and the health of your relationship I would say go ahead with it. If however it is for you to get rid of your guilt and feel better I would say think again.

    How about something like this: " Honey(darling, sugar,babe)...I have done things that have been very wrong to you and our relationship and betrayed you and our intimacy. Have been addicted to porn and have acted out in very bad ways and would like your forgiveness and support. I don't want to give you all the details since I do not want to hurt you further. But you have the right to know everything and I will give you all the details if you want me too. I am also ready to answer any questions without avoidance...". Leave it at that and let her decide how she wants to carry on the conversation. That is how I did my confession anyway. Good luck :cool:
     
  3. paulma

    paulma Fapstronaut

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    Thanks for the answer

    I thought about what you wrote about betraying her trust. I know she wants me to tell her about my relapses, even if it's really hard for both of us. So i told her two days ago. It was hard but we're fine now. So thanks again. And good luck to you to!
     

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