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Girlfriend attraction

Day 0
by Trevor Kelly
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I’ve been dating my girlfriend for over a year now, and have been struggling with porn and masturbation throughout this time. Over the last few months, I’ve felt like my attraction to my girlfriend has diminished, but I feel as though a lot of it has been from watching porn. Constantly looking at other women in an objectifying way has definitely made me less attracted to my girlfriend, as my flesh has begun to seek out different physical features that my girlfriend doesn’t necessarily have. I am just beginning to quit porn, and was wondering if (hopefully) after a month or so of being porn free that I might begin to find my girlfriend more attractive again. Just wondering if anyone has experienced anything like this. Would appreciate any insight. Thanks

Comments (5)
j166d ago

How would you feel if she wasn’t attracted to you because all she did all day would be look at pictures of other men and felt lust for them? Would that be rational or fair? Either choose your relationship and be a good man for her or let her have someone else

Trevor166d ago

Good to know man. Totally agree, I want to make sure that my judgement isn’t clouded by my porn-filled mind. So hoping to have some clarity over the next couple of weeks

Hawk Lindner166d ago

Yk I just went through this. Except I decided to leave mine… I’m now at home on spring break regretting leaving her, and trying get her back. Don’t lose her because of the addiction. Bc now that I’m about 3 weeks without her, you feel really empty. If you wanna leave make it bc you want to, not the addiction. Work on yourself but let her know how important she is to you

Trevor166d ago

Thanks for the advice, I am abstaining from sex too to try and avoid any lustful desires/intent from entering my mind. But hoping that over time my attraction will return once I re-wire my brain from porn

polar166d ago

Bro, I totally get it—this is something a lot of guys struggle with in long-term relationships. The biggest game-changer is quitting porn and avoiding thirst traps because they mess with your perception of real attraction. Unfollow any accounts that make you compare, and when the urge hits, do something productive instead—hit the gym, go for a walk, or even just text your girl. Also, make sure you’re having frequent, meaningful sex with her; it keeps the connection strong and makes you see her in a new light. Don’t just focus on the physical—flirt with her, compliment her, and create moments of affection outside the bedroom. Mix things up, communicate openly, and put effort into keeping things exciting. It takes time, but once you rewire your mindset, you’ll appreciate her in a way that porn could never compete with.

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