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Ionasmum19 · 11/07/2024 20:47

I have known for a while that my partner of 10 years watches porn, he knows I don't like it but yet continues to do it when I'm not around. Am I being unreasonable for being annoyed by this?

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OonaStubbs · 11/07/2024 22:38

Not all men watch porn but in my experience most do.

I would not believe a man who told me he didn't watch it. I don't mind it as long as it's done discreetly and he doesn't expect me to behave like a porn star.

TiffanyTaylor · 11/07/2024 22:38

Does he pay all the bills and give you an amazing life? If not I would probably not commit and take space to seee your other options

TwinCheeks · 11/07/2024 22:35

Itstherichthatgetthepleasureasusual · 11/07/2024 22:34

Well it didn't take long for the "all men watch porn" posters to latch on to this thread did it?

Of course not all men watch porn.

That's right. Some men are liars.

Itstherichthatgetthepleasureasusual · 11/07/2024 22:34

Wimbledoner · 11/07/2024 22:32

Do any men not watch porn?

Well it didn't take long for the "all men watch porn" posters to latch on to this thread did it?

Of course not all men watch porn.

Wimbledoner · 11/07/2024 22:32

Do any men not watch porn?

Itstherichthatgetthepleasureasusual · 11/07/2024 22:29

Well he knows you don't like him using porn but he does it anyway.
So he doesn't have any respect for your feelings.
You can't make him stop using it so it is really up to you whether you want to end the relationship over it.

For what it's worth I wouldn't want to be in a relationship with any one who viewed porn.

autienotnaughty · 11/07/2024 21:37

What's the issue- looking at other women? Sexualisation of women? Wanking? Increased expectations?

I wouldn't be bothered but if you are you could talk to him about it.

tiredandmoody · 11/07/2024 21:32

I have always watched porn, and when I met my partner he did too, however I watched it way more. Now, neither of us masturbate because we have a super active sex life, but sometimes I’ll watch porn while he’s getting me off, because I’m into it and it can be hot.

I think I would be offended if my partner was watching porn alone when we have sex so much, because I’d be questioning why, and I think he’d feel the same.

What’s your sex life like? Does he maybe have a higher sex drive than you and does it simply to get off?

If it’s affecting you I’d talk to him, but if it’s something he’s always done I don’t really think you have a leg to stand on.

It’s likely not a you thing, when I’m watching porn I’m not thinking about how hot the guy/girl is, it’s simply the sex act. So I doubt it’s about the attractiveness of the women he’s watching either.

TwinCheeks · 11/07/2024 21:24

I presume he watches it as a masturbatory aid. Is it the masturbation or the porn or both that is the problem?

OhHelloMiss · 11/07/2024 21:23

When you're not around? Then it's up to him....

TheSerenePinkOrca · 11/07/2024 21:05

What is it you don't like about it? Has he always watched it? E.g. if he has then it's a bit unfair to move the goal posts...

I watch it sometimes as my sex life is almost non existant. I don't see much of an issue with it and some of it is laughable and a turn off!

Skyrainlight · 11/07/2024 20:59

I wouldn't like it.

cupcaske123 · 11/07/2024 20:48

You're entitled to whatever boundaries you choose OP. YANBU for being annoyed.

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