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[–] [S] 4 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I tend to agree. If only I could find a partner with equally low interest for sex. So far it has been the opposite which naturally causes issues.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    One thing I'd be curious about for you, if you'd be open to it, would be looking for someone in the poly community. Obviously people in the poly community tend to be on the more sexual side of the spectrum, but not all such people are always exclusively about sex. Counter-intuitively you may be able to find someone in that community that can go your speed, not because they live at that speed naturally, but because you aren't their only outlet for that stuff, so they may be fine with you being just a romantic partner. And there's no reason you need to have multiple partners, so long as you're okay with your partner having multiple partners.

    The most obvious risk is if you're romantically jealous, besides the more obvious sexually jealous. That may be a deal-breaker. And if you're looking for someone to be with you at all times, that's probably not going to work either.

    But if you approach it was openness and a "what have I got to lose" attitude, you may be able to find some low-pressure companionship!

    Quick note if you look into it: you may see the term "solo poly". And you may think this either means a poly person currently only with a single partner, or maybe a poly person that is currently unpartnered. These would be good guesses but also wrong! Solo poly is a person who essentially has relationships with other people, but always secondary to their relationship with themselves. Effectively they're not looking to move in together or "get too serious" or whatever, just dating, and they maintain a "solo lifestyle". This doesn't have to mean nothing is long term, it doesn't have to mean it's only casual hookups, but if you're looking for a life partner or someone to wake up next to every morning or do taxes with, this isn't their vibe.

    Good luck!

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I was in an open relationship with my ex, and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not for me. I understand that polyamory isn’t the same thing, but honestly, I think that would be even worse. I can handle the idea of her having sex with other guys - but the thought of her having romantic feelings for them is something I just can’t bear. I’m done with that kind of setup.

    Right now, I’m focusing on dealing with my porn (and weed) addiction to see if quitting those changes anything. I’m also open to the idea of dating another guy - something I haven’t tried yet. But if neither of those things works out, and I can’t find a partner who’s okay with very little or no sex, then I guess that’s just the end of dating for me.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    Fully understandable... almost. I'll admit I'm a little confused to hear there's a porn addiction in the mix. Not in a judgement kinda way, porn can be fine for some people, but I don't normally associate heavy porn usage with low-libido?

    Again, neither is inherently wrong, I'm just surprised and wonder if maybe I misread the situation, you know?

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago*

    Here's what I responded to other user about this:

    Porn and masturbation feel good. It’s the physical stimulation I’m addicted to - porn just amplifies it. You can even take it further with porn, drugs, and masturbation combined. It’s not about having an itch that I’m trying to get rid of; it’s about the sensation of scratching it that I crave. I start watching porn and masturbating first, and only then does the feeling of “horniness” follow. The idea of walking around with that itch - without having first triggered it through stimulation - is completely foreign to me. And honestly, I don’t need anyone else to scratch it for me - I’m better at it myself.

    Here's the full exhange incase you're interested

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