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Ladyblue Mon 14-Jan-13 18:48:39

No doubt this subject has been covered before but would like some observations from this forum.
I have had a double mastectomy and a lot of gynae surgery, I'm 70 and am feeling a bit ancient sometimes!
I have recently realised (by accident I mean to add) that my husband is looking at online porn, maybe this is not unusual for elderly gentlemen - I don't know - never been married to one before!
This is making me feel really insecure and old and ugly - I don't want to embarrass him be letting him know that I know.
He was the one to choose to end our physical relationship about 3 years ago after I had some pretty nasty surgery that threatened to end my life, I felt that seeing me so desperately ill really affected him badly - but now I am wondering if it was something else.
Do you think I should just ignore it and let him have what little bit of pleasure it might give him?
We have a rock solid marriage - I love him to bits and tell him every day of his life

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 19:12:22

You say he was the one to end your physical relationship. How do you feel about that? Have you recovered fully from the surgery?

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 19:15:27

I only ask because I guess the ideal would be for you and him to resume things. And then he might not feel the need. But you might not be comfortable with that, quite understandably.

I wouldn't be happy with it tbh. I don't like the porn industry.

Anne58 Mon 14-Jan-13 19:23:33

My ex husband enjoyed pornography. It just served to make me feel inadequate and undesirable.

Marelli Mon 14-Jan-13 19:49:31

This is bothering you, Ladyblue. You don't deserve to feel this way, so do you feel as if you could ask him why he want to look at these images? His 'little bit of pleasure' could perhaps be gained from you, so that you could both benefit....I don't mean to be offensive or rude - but there are ways round things.

glassortwo Mon 14-Jan-13 20:00:50

ladyblue I think its something you have to talk about if you can, it could be that as you were so ill he could not turn to you and as time has gone on he does not know how to approach the subject, he may welcome you taking the lead in the subject.
I can understand that it makes you feel insecure, old and ugly, but would you be able to make the first move, he may just be waiting for your lead.

I am sorry if I have offended you but I think its a case of you cant make an omelette without breaking the eggs. flowers

nanaej Mon 14-Jan-13 20:07:52

Oh always a tricky situation. Do you now have separate bedrooms or do you still share a bed but not physical intimacy?

If the latter could you initiate a cuddle before you sleep? Maybe he feels you would prefer not to be intimate so is keeping his distance and finding some sort of satisfaction with online porn. If you show you are happy for some physical demonstration of your love it may make him realise you can still give him what he seeks online.

I would try to talk about it if at all possible.. even if it starts with a bit of a row maybe better to at least acknowledge the situation and your concerns.

Good luck flowers

nanaej Mon 14-Jan-13 20:09:25

oops my post crossed with glass who is saying similar things!

glassortwo Mon 14-Jan-13 20:12:44

nanaj great minds smile

Grannyknot Mon 14-Jan-13 20:15:43

ladyblue speaking for myself, I'd not be happy about it. And in a rock solid marriage, and one where there is love, I would most definitely feel able to broach the subject. And if he finds that embarrassing, then so be it. At the moment saving his feelings of embarrassment, means that you are insecure and feeling old and ugly.

flowers

jeni Mon 14-Jan-13 20:16:26

Is he still capable of an erection?

vampirequeen Mon 14-Jan-13 20:31:46

I don't think there is a problem with looking at porn within a loving marriage but it shouldn't be a secret and both should be comfortable that it is happening.

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 21:11:14

Can't agree with that vampire.

jeni too blunt! hmm (and Ladyblue's DH is not likely to be ninety!) hmm

glassortwo Mon 14-Jan-13 21:13:49

jingle a gentleman can get erectile dysfunction at any age smile

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 21:20:59

There is nothing to suggest that Ladyblue's DH can't get an erection! It was the "still" in jeni's question that made me think she was thinking in terms of age.

nanaej Mon 14-Jan-13 22:06:30

j07 how can a question about a man being able to get an erection be 'too blunt' when the OP was talking about him watching pornography! hmm

Ella46 Mon 14-Jan-13 22:14:53

It may be that he is fearful of hurting you after all your surgery, and is maybe unsure of his ability to please you.
Just a tiny doubt in his mind and his erection may fail and make him feel worse. blush

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 22:14:55

Just seems it to me nanaej. Simple as that. smile

jeni Mon 14-Jan-13 22:59:57

It could be that he was worried about his ability to 'function' and was testing it with porn. It's a common occurrence!
Rose sorry if you think it's blunt. its not. its a Factual medical query which elucidate the reason for the behaviour!

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 23:05:16

Yeah right. hmm grin

I am not changing my name to Rose. Where the f--- did you get that from? confused grin

jeni Mon 14-Jan-13 23:14:30

'That which we call a rose' go back to previous posts!
I think Rose suits you!
Fragrant in humour, but prickly.
And I'm sure-- gorgeous!smile

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 23:16:45

blush

yer daft old bugger

j07 Mon 14-Jan-13 23:17:27

shock Do NOT report that!

Ana Mon 14-Jan-13 23:19:37

I already have...shock

jeni Mon 14-Jan-13 23:20:06

grin