Finding Traction: Recovery from Porn Ep. 173 - Dating Honesty - Why When and How
Aug 18, 2025
29:31
What should I tell my girlfriend about my porn history (or other sexual history). Should I hide it? What if honesty will end the relationship? In this episode I talk about why it is important to be honest but also nuance when and how this could be done.
If you want to get access to a host of free recovery resources, I invite you to to sign up for Vern's Circle learning platform. Just use the following link to get started. if you are using a mobile device FIRST download the circle app) - (white circle on a blue background)
https://bandofbrothers-care.circle.so/join?invitation_token=84c412c67f81c7a9fa2da045d969987b45464bf0-f9c81a7a-030e-4efe-b164-86d10b099404
If privacy is of concern to you - simply use your first name and last initial (like Vern T.) Your email will remain hidden from other users.
If you want to reach out to Vern with recovery questions, to have a free zoom call with him or find out how you can move towards your porn recovery goals then reach out to him at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com
In the episode I reference a Pure Desire article on how to talk with your boyfriend about porn. The following is the link to this article:
https://puredesire.org/blog/how-to-ask-about-porn-use-while-dating/
I also make reference to a great organization that offers counsellors to give women the support they may need to navigate their feelings and decisions around their partners porn use.
Here is the link to that organization
https://apsats.org/
If you want to get access to a host of free recovery resources, I invite you to to sign up for Vern's Circle learning platform. Just use the following link to get started. if you are using a mobile device FIRST download the circle app) - (white circle on a blue background)
https://bandofbrothers-care.circle.so/join?invitation_token=84c412c67f81c7a9fa2da045d969987b45464bf0-f9c81a7a-030e-4efe-b164-86d10b099404
If privacy is of concern to you - simply use your first name and last initial (like Vern T.) Your email will remain hidden from other users.
If you want to reach out to Vern with recovery questions, to have a free zoom call with him or find out how you can move towards your porn recovery goals then reach out to him at bandofbrothers.care@gmail.com
In the episode I reference a Pure Desire article on how to talk with your boyfriend about porn. The following is the link to this article:
https://puredesire.org/blog/how-to-ask-about-porn-use-while-dating/
I also make reference to a great organization that offers counsellors to give women the support they may need to navigate their feelings and decisions around their partners porn use.
Here is the link to that organization
https://apsats.org/