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by sortofanon 3465 days ago
[Posting sort of anonymously] My spouse and I will probably never see eye to eye on porn. I agree that it's a bigger issue, but do I need to address it?
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Definitely a much bigger debate (and off-topic)

For me it was a matter of porn not being as important to me as she was so the porn had to go. Plus for some people, porn does affect their own interactions with their partner negatively (reduces sexual drive, reduced sexual interest in their partner since s/he isn't like what they see in porn, etc.). Some people also view their spouses' watching porn as a sign that the one who doesn't like porn is inadequate - which leads to all sorts of insecurities coming out.

As usual, different strokes for different folks. Whether you _need_ to address it is entirely up to you and what you want from your relationship.

(I do know couples who both were into porn and that didn't cause an issue)

Neither my primary partner or I are particularly into porn - it's just really not our thing. That being said, I think a sense of solo sexuality is a really important part to any intimate relationship but that's just, like, my opinion, man.