How to Talk About Pornography with Someone You’re Dating [20]
Once you get started, how do you keep talking? Creed and Crishelle share some important principles for successful experiences. These conversations work best when it’s a two-sided discussion instead of a one-sided interrogation. You don’t have to make judgments immediately - work to be curious and learn about the other person. You can have dual emotions going on – compassion and fear, for example. Share your real emotions in an honest way, and be prepared to listen and accept how your partner is feeling as well. It’s an opportunity to start a pattern of open conversations on this and other deep subjects. Please be aware that conversations about pornography within marriages can be very different because of the commitment – we’ll talk about that in future episodes.
This is part 3 in a series. If you liked this, you can also listen to Part 1 Why Talk About Pornography with Someone You’re Dating? [18] and Part 2 When is the Right Time to Talk to Someone You’re Dating About Pornography? [19].
Show Notes: Get our Free Guide: How to Talk About Pornography When You’re Dating. Read the Ensign Magazine articles on Dating and Pornography (see list in sidebar under Young Adults).
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