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Originally posted by Sonya610
But at the same time, anyone that looks to find their soul in another partner is bound to be disappointed. And honesty I do think the obsession with sex and dating is often just that. Searching for something that cannot be defined and that can not be found in another human for the vast majority.
[edit on 9-8-2008 by Sonya610]
Originally posted by Karlhungis
I think that porn can be a problem in a lot of relationships, but I think the bigger problem is the poor communication between couples. If people were able to freely discuss their sexual desires, wants, needs, turn ons and turn offs...etc, then perhaps they wouldn't choose to use porn as a sexual outlet. I think in a healthy relationship that porn could be used in a relatively "healthy" manner.
Most men do not use porn as any sort of measuring stick for women. Women seem to torment themselves with this belief for some reason. I think that most men just enjoy looking at naked women.... It is kind of a natural instinct ya know? When the subject becomes taboo and the man feels like he has to do it in secret or still looks at it even though his significant other has asked him to stop , then it becomes a problem. If a relationship isn't healthy, then I can easily see porn being used as an outlet for sexual frustration...which then compounds the unhealthy relationship.
Originally posted by RogerT
reply to post by DuneKnight
Sorry I got it wrong then bro'
Being from Egypt kinda gave you an excuse for being a tad prudish and emotionally constipated.
If that's got nothing to do with it, and your philosophy is your own invention and not learned, then I guess that's just your bag.
Personally I think your posts display a lack of sophistication, and have somewhat of a 'religious' flavor, but that's just my ignorant opinion.
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Originally posted by Illusionsaregrander
Maybe internet porn has some benefits and they just havent been discovered yet?
Originally posted by Res Ipsa I'm 41, been there done that, it just doesn't appeal to me anymore....
...but for me it just made my 2nd marriage a joke in my own mind and there was nothing special left about it and I wanted out so bad because there was nothing making it "feel" like a marriage.
Originally posted by rapinbatsisaltherage
I often wonder why men are so much more into this stuff than women. I know plenty of women who have fun with porn and adult "toys". But none that strive for the perfect man when it comes to a sexual image, I certainly don't know any who would buy a life sized doll or even an attractive hooker. It is something about men that remains a mystery to me.
Originally posted by Illusionsaregrander
My own take on porn as it relates to the men in my life is that it isnt any of my business unless they make it my business.