“It’s not the real thing.” … “It’s not like I’m fooling around on her.” … “Besides, she’s the one who doesn’t want to be intimate.” … “I’ll just ask God to forgive me, and she won’t be the wiser.” These are all justifications you might use when looking at porn. But the question of “Why is porn cheating?” requires being real with yourself about your … [Read more...] about Why is Porn Cheating?
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How Does Codependency Affect Relationships?
Few things in this world can fill the personal void that a loving, mutually fulfilling relationship can. But codependency takes filling that personal void to an extreme. Codependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects a person’s ability to set boundaries with others. So how does codependency affect relationships? This post … [Read more...] about How Does Codependency Affect Relationships?
What is Betrayal Trauma?
When the people you trust most, like loved ones or friends, betray you, it leaves emotional wounds. That hurt may be challenging to understand or process. What is betrayal trauma? It’s that persistent feeling that you can’t trust again after a person or institution you depended on violates your trust. This post explains more about betrayal trauma … [Read more...] about What is Betrayal Trauma?
Masturbation Without Lust
Physical temptation is an ever-present sin for many people. It’s nearly impossible to avoid sexualized depictions in movies, on television, and even in music. Purity and chastity are somewhat frowned upon. And people who even dress or act modestly are ridiculed for being prudish or uptight. When this temptation crosses over into lust, it’s a sin. … [Read more...] about Masturbation Without Lust
How to Deal with a Sex Addict Husband
How to Deal with a Sex Addict Husband Our hypersexualized culture makes it challenging to remain pure in mind, body, and spirit. Thus, it can be especially difficult nowadays to know how to deal with a sex addict husband. Sex addiction is when a person is unable to control their sexual feelings and behaviors. It causes them substantial … [Read more...] about How to Deal with a Sex Addict Husband