Entries by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Handling Emotions and Life’s Demands When Dealing with a Spouse’s Pornography Use

It’s OK to have a strong emotional reaction when you discover that your spouse has a porn problem. You may be experiencing betrayal trauma, sadness, pain, anger, or other emotions. Life’s demands continue despite the difficult emotions you are experiencing. It’s important to take care of yourself and simplify life as much as you can. […]

Dealing with Strong Emotions after Discovering Your Spouse’s Pornography Use

Discovering that your spouse has a pornography problem can unleash many strong emotions. You may be feeling shock, anger, betrayal, pain, sadness, confusion, or despair, among other feelings. It’s common to react with many different emotions. You are not alone in what you’re feeling, and it’s important to work through these emotions, find healthy outlets, […]

Taking Care of Yourself and Recovering from a Spouse’s Pornography Use

Take care of yourself while recovering from your spouse’s struggle with porn. Life’s demands continue despite our personal trials, such as discovering a spouse’s pornography use. You may be dealing with a torrent of emotions in addition to your daily tasks and responsibilities. This is a lot to handle, and it’s critical that you take […]

Understanding Your Emotions and Looking for Revelation When a Spouse Uses Pornography

Understand your emotions and look for revelation when your spouse has a porn problem. Nobody gets married or pursues life planning on a problem. Discovering that your spouse struggles with pornography can shatter your dreams and life expectations. Through it all, keep close to the Lord, keep gospel principles first in your life, and keep […]