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Would you put up with this?

31 replies

user1231121 · 19/10/2020 21:58

Other half appears to have had some sort of porn issue, not saying addiction but has watched it a lot, in the morning before work while I've been in bed, soon as I've left the house etc.
Before anyone says anything, it's each to their own on porn. Some watch it some don't, some don't mind their partners watching it some do.

So as a youngish woman who has a very healthy sex drive, would you put up with your partner being completely mute with his eyes shut clearly imagining porn in his head while you're giving your all on top in the most non vanilla way possible? What a turn off

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Anotheruser02 · 19/10/2020 22:10

Is that what's happening? The porn is making him not relate to you in your sex life together? I would not put up with that.

I don't mind porn as a sometimes thing, daily is a bit hmmm Hmm, but if he's shut off from connecting with you that's not something you can live with is it.

AnneLovesGilbert · 19/10/2020 22:12

How is he not addicted? That’s several times a day and it’s interfering with the rest of his life. Does he work?

No, I wouldn’t put up with any of it. It sucks. You can do better.

user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:13

@Anotheruser02 he once told me he's had to do it in the past before with his ex (who was in now way unattractive, I obviously don't know how she performed if it turned him off but still)
It's always stuck in my mind.

But yes I'm pretty sure he actually can't connect with "normal" sex. I have actually brought this up with him tonight after a few months of (not always) awkward sex

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user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:15

@AnneLovesGilbert
I don't want to put a label on it as people on here can be quite funny
Yes he works. He's been doing it on work breaks too.

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Anotheruser02 · 19/10/2020 22:15

How long have you been with him?

user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:16

@Anotheruser02
3 and a half years. I've noticed issues for a while

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KooKooKachu · 19/10/2020 22:17

Honestly, I would leave him. That's just so disrespectful.

KooKooKachu · 19/10/2020 22:18

He watches porn at work??? Or is he wfh?

TwentyViginti · 19/10/2020 22:19

He's using you as a wank sock while he fantasises about the porn he's addicted to? Ugh.

user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:20

@KooKooKachu yep Envy

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MichaelGovesLittleWilly · 19/10/2020 22:20

But yes I'm pretty sure he actually can't connect with "normal" sex.

Does he care about your pleasure? I wouldn't be happy in your shoes OP

user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:20

@TwentyViginti I think so, grim

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user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:21

@MichaelGovesLittleWilly
I've got pretty used to making sure I'm ok while he's thinking about whatever he's thinking about while I'm doing it. Never in my life have I been in this kind of situation sexually

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D00MGL00M · 19/10/2020 22:23

He sounds grim and sexy doesn't sound much fun for you.

I can't decide if it's addiction or pure selfishness.

Anotheruser02 · 19/10/2020 22:24

What did he say when you spoke to him?

Etinox · 19/10/2020 22:26

🚩 🚩 🚩
Please leave

Closetbeanmuncher · 19/10/2020 22:28

No way....life's way too short for shit sex!

I think he had a problem if he watches alot of porn and can't make eye contact during tbh

user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:32

@Anotheruser02 I tried to bring it up in a snon judgemental way as I could but basically asked him if he enjoys it as I don't feel I get much back from him but he said he does and he's just in the moment" so aren't sure if I'm reading into it or he's passing me off

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user1231121 · 19/10/2020 22:33

He doesn't touch me much during sex, which is something I've never experienced before and is leaving me to believe that im actually as someone says. His wank sock

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madcatladyforever · 19/10/2020 22:38

Porn causes a huge amount of problems, my exH used to watch huge amounts of BDSM porn and where we used to have lots of really loving sex when we first met he became just unable to perform any more or connect with me or be able to sustain an erection and would have to get off in the bathroom with a video.
It destroyed our marriage and our strong connection with each other and ultimately our relationship.
Sorry but I think porn is the slow death of a marriage.

Kanaloa · 19/10/2020 22:43

No, I couldn't put up with this. I don't think I could actually feel in the mood to be intimate with someone who acted like this. I think the best part of sex is feeling totally intimate/together with the person you love, knowing they find you attractive. If dh lay with his eyes closed not touching or interacting with me I wouldn't feel we were being intimate at all.

Shoxfordian · 20/10/2020 07:31

It isn't intimate loving sex when he's just fantasising about porn. I wouldn't be interested in staying with him

AgentJohnson · 20/10/2020 11:42

Oh dear god woman, where is your self respect. Why have you settled for being some guys wank orifice? Unfortunately, many men have no idea what a normal sex like is because for them, porn is very much a solo activity.

His issues sound very deep seated and probably requires a shit load of therapy.

Roberta268 · 20/10/2020 11:54

I was in this situation and left. I’ve since met someone who rarely if ever watches porn and the difference in our sex life is like night and day.

wishywashy6 · 20/10/2020 12:41

Nope I'd be leaving. It's just so unattractive.

It sounds like he's an addict, this won't get any better

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