Porn Addiction is becoming more and more severe in our marriages today. It has grown to the point where the growth of a Healthy Marriage seems far from reach for many that are experiencing it in their relationships.
There are nearly 68 million search requests completed everyday regarding pornographic content. And equally devastating, there are approximately 4.2 million pornographic websites online, which makes up about 12% of the total sites online.
There are 7 facts about pornography and by understanding them, you are able to begin establishing an action plan to remove this very toxic problem from your marriage and acquire a Healthy Marriage in its place.
These 7 Facts are:
- The use of pornography is many times a symptom of a deeper underlining issue (sexual abuse in the past, self esteem issues, loneliness etc.)
- Many users use it to avoid emotional or physical intimacy with their spouse
- By viewing pornography, the chances of becoming addicted are greatly increased and marital problems dealing with sexual expectations becomes common
- The user will struggle with anger, anxiety, guilt, shame and oppressed memories consistently.
- Most have there first encounter with pornography in Jr High School
- Preteens begin viewing it out of curiosity which immediately escalates to viewing it for the purposes of releasing hormonal tension
- Statistics show an increasing number of women now viewing pornography as well
By realizing what the truths are about pornography and how they effect your spouse, you can get a better understanding about how to approach the situation and things to avoid doing that could cause further damage. In order to create a truly Healthy Marriage this form of conduct in your relationship can not exist. It not only brings a very dark side into your marriage, but it taints the marriage bed and the purity that God has established and required for your marriage.
Action steps make room for change and deliverance. Putting the facts in perspective and uncovering the false beliefs will now help you to begin placing a Healthy Marriage in arms reach and allow you to structure a plan that has a chance of succeeding.
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