Porn, the relationship killer

Good afternoon;

About 64-68% of young adult men and about 18% of women use porn at least once every week. Another 17% of men and another 30% of women use porn 1-2 times per month.

Two-thirds of college-age men and half of college-age women say viewing porn is an acceptable way to express one’s sexuality.

Porn is destroying families

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that 56% of divorce cases involve one party having “an obsessive interest in pornographic websites.”

I come to you all as a man who has viewed pornography in his lifetime. I can tell you what a regrettable decision it is, mere seconds after you’ve stopped viewing the content it’s like a the world has just dropped a huge burden on your shoulders. I am sure if you’re reading this post you know exactly what I am talking about. As I have discuss this topic with my wife she has mentioned to me the similarities to viewing porn & cheating on her, and how she would feel like I don’t think she is very pretty. It kills me inside to hear those things. I know that I have looked at women with lust in my eyes, but I would never ever want to hurt my wife. She means so much to me and losing her over an image online sends chills down my spine. Why would I do that? Why would you do that to your wife, future wife, girlfriend, fiancée. I understand the urges. This post is nothing more than an encouragement from an online friend. “You can do it!” When you do turn off your computer and set yourself away from the urges I can guarantee there are many people who would be so proud of you. I am one of them.

I tell you all this to shed some light, coming out and telling people it has been a problem is a very difficult thing to do, even if you’re saying it anonymously online. (Seriously, poor Rob Ford. ;)) I say this publicly to help each other out. Be there for me, as online readers you can support me with your kind words, and I will do the same. I have the support of my wife and I know that without even asking, but sometimes I know the struggles when you stare at the screen and get sweaty palms. Hormones take over, and as you stare blankly in to the screen 10 minutes later you will wish you could take it all back. Perhaps this is post you need to read telling you to turn off your computer, or put you phone away right now. If that’s you, just do it. The temptation will pass.

Go read this link. – http://www.covenanteyes.com/2013/02/19/pornography-statistics/

If you’re a female you do not need to take your clothes off online to feel beautiful or loved. Men will have that regrettable feeling I was talking about earlier as they stare at you on a screen. I can’t imagine the pain I would feel knowing someone is looking at me and wishing they never had. People will always look at you, and more than likely judge you. Give them something to look at and admire, a family, a career, a life you’re proud of. An online image your future employer could look at and know you’re happy and doing well. There will always be someone in the world who will think you’re pretty. Figure out why they think that. There is a difference between pretty & sexy, beautiful & hot. I would encourage you to figure out what it is you love about yourself. Really dwell on it. What do you absolutely love about yourself? When you figure it out flaunt it. Figure out what it is you want people, friends, employers, & family to see.

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