Between November 2024 and February 2025, an open, blind case study involving 500 adult volunteers, men and women, was conducted to explore the societal impact of pornography. All participants contributed anonymously. Data was collected through structured interview questions, providing valuable insights into how pornography consumption affects individuals and their relationships. Participants’ relationships were primarily romantic, and familial. This study underscores the normalization of pornography, its influence on adolescent development, and its role in fostering secrecy and deception.
Mandy, Founder of WTF Do I Do Now Coaching, raises awareness of the negative effects of porn in relationships, and helps people, primarily women, heal after discovering it in their relationship. In addition to her extensive insight, Mandy shares a stat found by Fight The New Drug from a study that tracked couples over six weeks. Studies indicated that porn consumption was the second strongest indication that a relationship would suffer. “Every day I have multiple women coming to me saying they are heartbroken from his secret porn use. More often than not, it’s escalated to affairs, buying sex work, paying for OnlyFans, spending money on webcam girls, sex chats, etc. Discovering your partner has been hiding a secret habit or addiction is traumatizing and results in betrayal trauma. But sadly, society has normalized porn,in such a way that people are told they’re overreacting, high maintenance, or insecure when they express how their partner’s porn consumption impacts them. As we evolve and more information is collected, like the data collected for this article, people are waking up to realize the harmful side effects. Because of the new info coming to light, there are now trained professionals, therapists, and coaches who specialize in the complexities of betrayal trauma.”
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Findings from the study reveal that pornography has become deeply embedded in modern life, with the majority of participants acknowledging its widespread acceptance. Approximately 72% of male respondents admitted to consuming pornography regularly, while 41% of female respondents reported the same. This aligns with the broader cultural shift that has normalized explicit content, largely due to internet accessibility.
Male participants frequently cited pornography as a routine aspect of their lives, often downplaying its potential harm. Adversely, female participants reported experiencing shifts in their perceptions of relationships and intimacy. Interview responses highlighted that regular consumption of pornography led to distorted views of sex, increased objectification of partners, and unrealistic expectations of intimacy.
One participant stated, “I started seeing my relationships through the lens of pornography rather than reality.” This normalization perpetuates damaging stereotypes and undermines healthy connections between individuals.
One of the most alarming findings of the study pertains to pornography’s influence on adolescents. A significant number of participants reflected on their early exposure to pornography, with 63% stating they first encountered explicit content before the age of 14. Many reported that pornography served as their primary source of sexual education, often depicting unrealistic and sometimes violent portrayals of sex.
One participant noted, “I had no idea what a healthy sexual relationship looked like—I thought what I saw in pornography was normal.”
These early exposures contributed to risky sexual behaviors and skewed perceptions of consent and intimacy. Respondents who encountered pornography at a young age were more likely to report struggles with self-esteem, anxiety, and dissatisfaction in relationships. Additionally, the accessibility of pornography through smartphones and private browsing features was identified as a key factor in adolescents’ ability to consume explicit content undetected.
The study also highlighted the role of pornography in fostering secrecy and deception. Many participants admitted to concealing their consumption habits, particularly in romantic relationships. A striking 58% of participants reported hiding their pornography use from their partners, and 36% acknowledged lying about their consumption frequency. The reasons cited included fear of judgment, shame, and concerns about how their partners would react.
One respondent shared, “At first, it was just hiding porn. Then it became hiding other things—texts, spending habits, and even my real feelings.”
Further analysis revealed that individuals who regularly hid their pornography use were more likely to engage in other deceptive behaviors, such as financial dishonesty and infidelity. This pattern of secrecy indicates a potential for diminished trust and emotional distance in relationships, mirroring the impact of infidelity.
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“It’s beyond heartbreaking to see the amount of women who discover their partner’s secret porn use and/or porn addiction, some are years and decades into the relationship. To make this discovery at any point in a relationship is devastating. Women come to me every day who have been betrayed, deceived, traumatized, some have been diagnosed with PTSD, all with one thing in common: they feel betrayed and like their relationship was built on lies. And it goes so much deeper than just porn as a common denominator. I know this exact feeling since I experienced this first-hand with my ex’s hidden porn and sex addiction in my last relationship. No one should have to go through it, which is why I speak out on the issue now. I want women, people, anyone experiencing hurt from this, to know they aren’t alone, it wasn’t their fault, and their feelings are valid for not tolerating porn in the relationship. Up until very recently, it’s been so normalized by society, but as more research rolls out, it’s ringing the alarm as it exposes how damaging this is. It’s time we start to rewrite the narrative around porn use.” – Mandy, Founder of WTF Do I Do Now Coaching
The case study’s findings indicate that pornography’s normalization extends beyond individual consumption, affecting broader societal attitudes and behaviors. The erosion of trust within relationships, the desensitization to explicit content, and the reinforcement of unrealistic expectations collectively contribute to a culture where secrecy and distorted views of intimacy thrive. Participants expressed concerns about the long-term effects of pornography on future generations, particularly regarding its role in shaping attitudes toward consent and relationships.
Based on the insights gathered from this study, addressing pornography’s impact requires a multifaceted approach. Education is paramount—parents, educators, and healthcare professionals must engage in open conversations with adolescents to provide accurate, healthy perspectives on sex and relationships.
Several participants emphasized the importance of early intervention, with one stating, “I wish someone had talked to me about this when I was younger.”
On a societal level, challenging the normalization of pornography is essential. This involves advocating adult content that promotes respectful portrayals of intimacy and supporting policies that regulate minors’ access to explicit content. Additionally, fostering open discussions about pornography within relationships can help reduce secrecy and deception, ultimately strengthening trust and emotional connections.
“Some professionals may say porn addiction doesn’t exist, but there are countless people who are losing their jobs, relationships, homes, and families all because of porn. When will people finally wake up and realize the damage this industry is causing society?” – Mandy, Founder of WTF Do I Do Now Coaching
The findings reinforce the pervasive influence of pornography on modern society. From shaping unrealistic expectations about relationships to enabling secrecy and deception, pornography’s effects are far-reaching. Adolescents, in particular, are vulnerable to its negative consequences, underscoring the need for proactive education and intervention. By encouraging open dialogue and reassessing societal attitudes, we can mitigate the harms associated with pornography consumption and promote healthier relationships and communities for future generations.
Research has identified several negative impacts of pornography on individuals and society, encompassing mental health issues, behavioral changes, relationship dynamics, and youth development. Notable findings include:
Research has identified several negative impacts of pornography on individuals and society, encompassing mental health issues, behavioral changes, relationship dynamics, and youth development. Notable findings include:
- Mental Health Concerns: Problematic pornography use (PPU) correlates with increased levels of depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and suicidal ideation, alongside decreased life satisfaction. MDPI
- Behavioral Impacts: Studies indicate that individuals consuming pornography may exhibit higher tendencies toward unethical behavior in professional settings. One study found a positive relationship between self-reported frequency of viewing porn and unethical behavior at work. Deseret News
- Relationship Dynamics: Pornography consumption within committed relationships is often linked to negative outcomes, including decreased relationship satisfaction and increased instances of infidelity. PubMed Central
- Youth Exposure: Early exposure to pornography is associated with mental health challenges, lower life satisfaction, and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents. Scholars Archive
- Sexual Coercion: There is a significant relationship between pornography use and self-reported sexual coercion, suggesting that consumption may influence aggressive sexual behaviors. SAGE Journals
- Dishonesty and Secrecy: Individuals who morally disapprove of pornography and experience shame are more likely to conceal their usage, potentially leading to broader patterns of deception in various life areas. Taylor & Francis Online
- Youth Development: Exposure to pornography during adolescence can negatively affect emotional, psychological, and social well-being, potentially leading to addiction that interferes with healthy development. Culture Reframed
- Unethical Behavior: Research suggests that choosing to consume pornography may cause individuals to behave less ethically, with implications for professional environments. ResearchGate
- Sexual Expectations: Frequent pornography use among young men is linked to increased depression and unrealistic sexual expectations, potentially affecting real-life relationships. Texas Tech University
- Relationship Trust: Pornography addiction can lead to dishonesty and deception about its use, decreasing trust within relationships and potentially causing emotional distance. Addiction Help
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Addressing the correlation between dishonesty and pornography use involves promoting open communication and minimizing any associated shame. Encouraging individuals to discuss their usage openly can help identify the root of a person’s addiction by mitigating secrecy and its negative consequences.
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Data Collected:
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SAME AS CHART – Yes/No Responses:
Do you feel watching ‘corn’ is a form of cheating?: 96% Yes, 4% No. (414/19 votes)
Did ‘corn’ use lead to infidelity?: 72% Yes, No 28%. (276/105 votes)
Did you try to rationalize/justify your partner’s corn use?: 66% Yes, 34% No. (270/139 votes)
Did you stay in the relationship?: 87% Yes, 13% No. (362/53 votes)
Has your partner’s lying about ‘corn’ affected your perception of honesty in the relationship?: Yes 99%, No 1% (408/6 votes)
Has your partner’s corn usage negatively impacted your self-esteem?: 98% Yes, 2% No. (413/8 votes)
Have you been upset about your partner’s ‘corn’ usage but felt like you shouldn’t be because society normalizes it?: 73% Yes, 27% No. (294/107 votes)
How has your partner’s ‘corn’ use impacted you?: A: Insecure about looks/body – (14%/58 votes,) B: Lack of trust for self & others – (7%/27 votes,) C: Anxiety – (2%/8 votes,) D: All of the above – (78%/322 votes)
If you’ve talked to other people about ‘corn,’ do they think it’s a problem?: 49% Yes, 51% No. (187/195 votes)
Has ‘corn’ impacted your partner’s job?/Do you know if they watch it at work?: 39% Yes, 61% No. (133/204 votes)
Has your partner’s ‘corn’ use impacted you/your perspective when being intimate?: 99% Yes, 1% No. (367/5 votes)
For how long have you been negatively impacted by a partner’s ‘corn’ use?: A: 0-1 year (18%/64 votes,) B: 1-2 years (23%/83 votes,) C: 2-3 years (17%/62 votes,) D: 3+ years (42%/153 votes.)
Has your partner pressured you into watching ‘corn’?: 9% Yes, 91% No. (34/332 votes)
Anonymous responses:
- Question: “How did you react when you [discovered] [your partner’s] ‘corn’ use?”:
“Like my reality shattered.”
“I thought I was imagining things and overreacting so I tried to not think about it, but it ate away at me.”-
“Cried and cried and cried. He told me it wasn’t a problem for him when l asked.”
“Cried, yelled, felt useless, my self esteem plummeted. I was heartbroken.”
“I felt sick and could eat for days.”
“I asked him about what he’s doing and didn’t talk to him until he explained it in detail, he hated it.”
“shaking and my heart was in my stomach. He had watched it every day that I was away.”
“I felt DEEPLY hurt. Trust has gone down. Respect has gone down. Self esteem is gone.”
“I cried a lot and wondered what was wrong when he had access to hundreds of pics of me.”
“It felt like an extremely traumatizing incident, I was shaking, heart was racing, body was numb.”
“Anger, hurt, very confrontational and filled with rage and disbelief.”
“I asked him why he’d been doing it and why I wasn’t good enough for him.”
“I felt hurt & when I confronted him he got defensive and even asked for personal privacy.”
“Arguing with him but from his perspective.”
“It’s NoRmAl DoN’t bE insEcUre.”
“I didn’t mind until I realized he spent 14 hours a day watching it and wouldn’t touch me.”
“My stomach dropped.”
“Huge form of betrayal trauma. Felt so low.”
“I started crying uncontrollably and shivering (classic trauma response.)”
“I was shocked, speechless & hurt.”
“Confused, rage. Put off trying for a baby.”
“Focusing on me.”
“Absolutely shattered, fell to the floor heaving, crying and vomiting.”
“I took my one month old baby and left in the middle of the night.”
“So hurt, angry, confused, literally like he was the only one that could take the pain away.”
“Ran.”
“I was furious since I had made it clear no porn in our relationship and he continued lying.”
“Full dissociation and a year later I was diagnosed with PTSD.”
“Nervous breakdown, gathered evidence to not be gaslighted when confronting him.”
“I felt so sad.”
“I felt like I had been cheated on. I had crippling anxiety, panic attacks, and vomiting.”
“I had a panic attack.”
“Led to long term PTSD, anxiety. It’s only gone away now that I’ve left.”
“I just wanted to die and disappear. It’s been months and I cry about it every day.”
“I was very hurt and pointed out to him that watching corn destroys my self confidence.”
“I was so sad about him watching corn and angry about him lying.”
“I was shaking and my whole body froze. It was a terrible, devastating feeling.”
“I felt like I didn’t even know him. I discovered it a month after we got married and feel stuck.”
“I played it off cool and didn’t let him know I saw and I sat in my bedroom and cried after he left.”
“My heart raced, and I could hear it in my ears. I walked out of the room. Left it open on.”
“I was so broken I couldn’t look at myself for so long believing him calling me beautiful.”
“I was super upset. I felt hurt, ugly, useless, and just absolutely awful.”
“I packed all my things and left him 7 months pregnant but I took him back sadly.”
“I was frozen. tried to talk to him but was always dismissed so kept my feelings in, leading to his infidelity.”
“Broke down and cried seeing the amount of corn he had in electronics.”
“Angry, upset, eventually threatened to leave.”
“Made me question the way he views women and therefore me.”
“Honestly I wasn’t surprised, I was disappointed. I thought he was better than that.”
“Kept it to myself at first, cried, blamed myself, then tried to help him fix it. He got an escort.”
“I was so angry and hurt when I found out he looked it up and we got into a huge fight.”
“Cried myself to sleep when he was sleeping next to me, looked at every woman and trie”
“I was hurt and mentioned to him how it made me feel.”
“I got a heart rate rush, researched his “type” and tried to act like them and look like his search history.”
“I had panic attacks and felt like l’d been hit by a bus.”
“I was hysterical and trashed the house.”
“Humiliated.”
“I asked him about it and he lied and lied.”
“Then I went into detective mode.”
“I was pregnant when I first caught him. Blamed myself. The 3xs I caught him I want to d!e.”
“Disappointment. Was an established dealbreaker. Hurt. Fear about the future w him as we..”
“I tried so hard to be ’cool’ about it until I realized the extent of his use. It broke me.
“I didn’t know about it until our divorce started and I saw credit card statements.”
“I got a panic attack and it felt like my whole world fell apart.”
“I felt the same physical symptoms without the heart pain when I was in a car accident.”
“His infidelity journey progressed from corn to other things.”
“I was shocked about how he lied to me, he said he would never do that.”
“I walked out of the house and cried, I felt winded and was 8 months pregnant. I had no trust.”
“I was 3 months postpartum, it was a punch to the gut. I cried, screamed, felt suicidal.”
“It felt/feels like rock bottom. I felt/feel betrayed, disappointed, angry, and like I’m not enough.”
“I was furious (this was our 4th d-day), i’ve never been so angry at him and felt so hurt and betrayed.”
“Full on panic attack.”
“Cried a lot, got drunk, asked him why he doesn’t love me enough to stop.”
“Heartbroken, my heart literally hurt, my brain was reeling, my hands were shaking.”
“I broke down sobbing and his response was, ‘So what, l like to flog the dolphin.’”
“I tried being calm and I listened to him and how he explained that it was due to stress.”
“I called him and said f**k you which l’ve never done and was cold.”
“I felt utterly betrayed.”
“Boundary broken (previous ex ‘corn’ addict.)”
“Very emotional. I cried and screamed and was completely unable to control myself.”
“I felt betrayed and disgusted. Like I was not good enough.”
“Extremely mad, hurt, betrayed. A year later and I’m still battling betrayal trauma. I hate it sm.”
“I was frozen in shock!”
“I went ballistic and lost my shit with him and told him I would leave him. Only to find out he had done it again.”
“Sobbed uncontrollably for days (just before I gave birth..)”
“Confronted, angry, disgusted.”
“I confronted him and the following morning packed my stuff and left to stay with family.”
“I was so angry. I went through his whole phone, cried for weeks.”
“My heart sank, I felt ill, worthless, ugly, and disgusted. I couldn’t look at him the same.”
“Told I would like him to stop, then found out he also did video 3x calls and asked to stop definitely.”
“He confessed after 3 years of dating. never gave me the chance to choose to stay.”
“I just broke down. I remember screaming and having a panic attack. Worst feeling.”
“Developed ptsd, and heart broken syndrome.”
“Led to cheating in real life and affected.”
“I screamed. I cried. I took our baby and left. These were girls I knew, girls I had suspected.”
“I bawled my eyes out on the phone to my mum and then didn’t eat for a while.”
“Really betrayed. Found 4 times, after all his promises. And I try to normalize it bc i love him :(.”
“I threw his phone at his wall. It survived.”
“I was in shock and felt very betrayed. I felt used almost and uncomfortable around him.”
“Felt not good enough, and ugly. Felt like something was wrong with me. Constantly scared.”
“It crushed me. Broke my heart. Changed my perception of my reality.”
“I sobbed for weeks and my whole reality seemed to change. I have trust issues now…etc etc.”
- Question: “How did you feel when – you found out you weren’t the only [person] who was hurt by discovering [their partner’s] ‘corn’-use/- you found a network of other [people] who have been hurt by the same thing?”:
“I felt an enormous amount of relief and support, especially when I found your account.”
“Sad but happy to have a community. It is good to know I’m not alone AND that other women know.”
“I felt less alone but also hopeless at the same time because so many guys do it.”
“So sad that others are going through it but relieved and supported.”
“I felt so relieved. I thought I was the only one hurt by it.”
“Not alone.”
“It made me feel like this is something we need to speak more on.”
“Not alone.”
“That society is in bad shape.”
“Relieved. Esp with the different circumstances.. how he was caught… what sites.. etc.”
“Relieved.”
“Sad for them but in a sense relieved.”
“So glad that I wasn’t the only woman who thinks it’s vile and disgusting.”
“Safe again like I’m not alone.”
“All men are gross.”
“like we all deserve better but so do the ppl who are addicted.”
“Seen. Heard. Able to make a correct decision after hearing from others.”
“I was hurt – especially shocked at the violence of the he watched.”
“Against my values.”
“It was great. The support is amazing.”
“Upset that this was the new norm.”
”Relieved.”
“Relieved, wanted to vent as much as possible, wanted to seek comfort and familiarity.”
“Relieved, like I wasn’t crazy like he convinced me I was.”
“Sad, men are disgusting. Women are so forgiving. I cried and also felt validated.”
“I felt relief as I wasn’t alone in my struggle.”
“I felt understood and seen.”
“I felt so heard. This entire situation has been so lonely and heartbreaking.”
“Relief. People l’ve spoken to think I’m insane and have zero issues with their SO watching it.”
“I am a bit relieved that I’m not alone but at the same time wish so many people didn’t relate.”
“I felt sad and disgusted with this generation but honestly not surprised.”
“Didn’t find them till after it was too late.”
“I felt like how are we all here healing/asking for help & they won’t even go to therapy.”
“It broke my heart, but also made me feel not alone and crazy.”
“Less deserving of its aftermath.”
“Shame for men all around. Like how is this such a common thing for women to deal with ?”
“I finally felt like I wasn’t alone or weird in my beliefs. That there was nothing wrong with me.”
“Glad to not be alone but horrified for humanity.”
“Relieved & supported.”
“It was such a big sigh of relief.. I went thru it once alone years ago and it was so isolating.”
“But it’s everywhere and seems in every men’s mind.”
“I was aware of that cause I’m a radical feminist and we all find disgusting and dangerous.”
“Validated in my emotions and reactions, and a little less alone.”
“Validated and safe finally.”
“Relieved but heartbroken.”
“Relieved and validated.”
“Less alone but another level of pain for not just for myself now.”
“Everytime i see a woman/girl talk or write about it shatters my heart!”
“Sad.”
“Justified anger, validated, grossed out that we were all pressured into pretending it’s okay.”
“It makes me sad. When I saw how common it is I kind of lost faith in men. But it feels good to not be alone.”
“Relieved I’m not the only one, but so sad I am not.”
“I felt supported.”
“Good but also disheartening to see there are so many.”
“It helped to know that the way I was feeling was a normal response to being betrayed.”
“I felt validated and supported”
- Question: Is there a specific way [your partner’s] ‘corn’ use has negatively impacted you that you’d like to share to raise awareness about”:
“I always felt the need to look at his eyes and I would cry when a girl comes up in a movie.”
“I drank more to fall asleep so I wasn’t crying as much.”
“I tried having more sex with him.”
“I took the mirror out of our room.”
“Feeling so worthless and like life is pointless.”
“Made me feel worthless and like I will never be enough for him, he will always want new bodies to see.
“worried about how far it escalated, wondered if he watched SA material (2).”
“I’m a victim of multiple SAs and knowing how p use escalates I feared for being SAd by even him (1).”
“I feel disgusted with my own sexual needs and questions if I can satisfy him and why l’m not enough.”
“Are w their wives or girlfriends and blatantly staring at and objectifying other women.”
“I feel like l’m hyper aware of all men checking out women now and I get so mad when they ½.”
“It’s given me huge trust issues and it’s hard because i’m pregnant and I love him unconditionally.”
“It made me sex repulsive because I felt so disgusted with my own body.”
“Our bedroom is dead.”
“We have almost no sex because of his addiction.”
“Sense of safety is gone; safety with oneself and safety in the relationship.”
“It felt like i have to compete just so he can gradually stop being so into.”
“Just for the information, he’s 50. So watching very youngs girls seems creepy even when his gf is only 30.”
“Feeling ‘old’ (I’m 30) and ugly sometimes because he’s watching blond blue eyed 18 years old girls.”
“He downloaded an Al editing app to edit the nudes I sent him to make my boobs bigger. That hurt.”
“Trust. Body image.”
“Intimacy. Poor sex quality. Emotional safety. All gone.”
“Being able to view ‘non sexual things’ as non sexual things.”
“Everyone is sexual now.”
“I don’t see the world or men the same anymore. It made me a very bitter person.”
“It destroyed a certain innocence I had which is hard to explain.”
“I also now refuse to let him see me in lingerie or naked. My sense of self is shattered.”
“It triggered full blown anxiety and depression.”
“6 years later I still haven’t fully recovered.”
“Destroyed my whole sense of self and security of what a relationship is, what even is the point?”
“Yes, because sometimes I’m afraid of every woman and hate them all. I don’t want this…”
“I have a deep fear that every man hides it.”
“I sexualize woman assuming that’s what he does so I can assume his thoughts do.”
“Made me question reality because he lied for so long.”
“Physical pain – fevers, shaking, avoiding mirrors, anorexia, insomnia, anger, and isolation.”
“My self esteem is gone.”
“I miss the person I was before. I now feel like I can’t trust anyone.”
“Couldn’t believe anything he said after that, it opened my eyes.”
“It’s soul shattering and so dehumanising. You begin to hate them yet still long for them.”
“Constantly looking around comparing yourself to others to see what may catch his eye.”
“It has completely lowered my self worth and it ruined trust by a landslide.”
“I had to cover and avoid mirrors because I feel so unattractive and unlovable.”
“It escalates. They get desperate because they need more and more exciting, stimulating sketchier corn.”
“Self esteem issues, lack of trust and self worth, hatred towards him, loss of time thinking about.”
“It honestly led me to dissociate and numb myself to any kind of love.”
“The way my heart drops anytime there is an attractive woman around my boyfriend.”
“Trust issues.”
“Is anyone who they say they are.”
“Trying to watch it myself and normalize it, so unlike myself and quit immediately.”
“Caused anxiety, depression, low self esteem.”
“I never had negative feelings towards sex workers/women who dress skimpy. Now I do.”
“I never knew that it would feel like this. You have to leave it to understand how painful it is. It’s a pain you can’t.”
“Him saying he doesn’t watch it but I always found it in his incognito tabs.”
“Self-worth, self-esteem, my relationship with my body. I’m making a comeback though.”
“I didn’t know you could.”
“It’s been 3 years & im still working on building it up along with my.”
“I’ve never denied sex with him when he initiates it. But knowing he would choose it at times over time with me.”
“I live in constant fear that he will do it again or is still doing it and just hiding it better.”
“After 5 months since our 4th d-day, I’m still suffering with PTSD symptoms, it’s devastating.”
“My trust is affected.”
“My self esteem is affected.”
“I am a dark haired Asian girl. All the girls he was watching were white and blonde, like his exes.”
“Insecure about myself, feelings of not being enough, anxiety, eating disorder, ptsd.”
“I can’t trust anyone, I ended up having chronic gastritis, hair falling out, lost weight.”
“He went from watching men with women to watching men with men and transgender.”
“I feel like a part of myself has died that I will never get back. I don’t think I’ll ever fully heal.”
“Ruined my idea of what the last 20 years have been.”
“Made me question the type of man he really is.”
“I don’t trust people. deeply trusted him and now I feel like I truly can’t trust anyone.”
“Made me insecure about myself and body.”
“Him sharing my images without consent which is a felony.”
“He stole a $800 game system to watch it and they have an investigation on him now, plus made me feel like i’m not special.”
“Disposable.”
“It’s been 2 mo and I am still reeling. It. Triggers me to see other women in public/socials.”
“I struggle with eating properly now. I don’t eat, or eat too much.”
“Just on and off nausea.”
“Trust in the relationship and perception of myself mentally and of my body.”
“I can no longer feel relaxed in the bedroom / hate being intimate.”
“Growing up I dreamt of stability, I never had it.”
“Now he took that from me and my child.”
“It’s so dangerous for things like eating disorder.”
“Made him less attracted to me.”
“Love.”
“Honestly, I began to look at women in a different light. Good and bad.”
“Complete nervous system dis regulation and an inability to trust anyone.
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