An addiction to online pornography might be tough to spot, regardless of how strong your suspicions are. Porn addicts now have easy access to free porn sites and chat lines making it harder for them to control their addiction. And while online pornography is pretty much widespread and to some extent acceptable, it is usually a huge problem for many couples, especially if one gets addicted. Watch out for these telltale signs that might indicate your partner is addicted to porn.
Private Use of the Computer or Mobile Devices
This secretive behavior enables an addict to look at porn sites without you knowing. Ask yourself this: whenever you walk into the room, does your partner suddenly change what he or she is viewing?
Lengthy and Unexplained Hours Online
According to a porn addiction recovery specialist in Utah, the majority of porn addicts, if provided the chance, will spend all their waking hours viewing online porn, more so as their addiction progresses. This typically means time spent at home or at work. They will gradually lose track of time while looking at porn and argue about and/or be defensive regarding the time they spend on their computers or mobile devices.
Erasing Internet Browsing History
Majority of people addicted to pornography are adept at hiding their Internet activity from their partners. They regularly erase their browsing history, so that their partners won’t be able to see the sites they frequently visit.
Extreme Hostility When Pornography is Being Discussed
Porn addicts are extremely sensitive to any suggestion that they might be viewing online pornography. Normally, their reaction to any insinuation is very graphic and defensive, to the point that they might get really angry and hostile.
Reduced Intimacy and/or Sexual Drive
Because addicts have what’s called a “fantasy sexual life” that’s exactly the way they want their sexual life to be, real sexual intercourse with their partners who have their own needs and wants in the bedroom will become less and less appealing to them over time.
If you are concerned that your partner might be addicted to online porn, seeking professional counseling is the most crucial step that you could take. This will help you both deal with the addiction more easily and open-mindedly and give your partner support that he or she needs to beat porn addiction.