This is a serious question. How do you know if its commitment issues or if its developing nymphomania?

Question:

I wasn't sure which section to put this in, but I'm serious. I had abuse issues a long time ago with an ex, and since then I've had one committed relationship, but I keep wanting to engage in intimate activities with random guys I see. I'll have to stifle this urge to break up with my boyfriend just so I can indulge. In the end I win the inner struggle, but it's starting to worry me. I can't tell if I have commitment issues due to my past or if its just that he's not the one, or if I have some sick obsession with sex.

I know its a strange question, and it might not sound serious, but I really really AM serious. So if anyone with psychological know-how reads this, I would be appreciative.

Answers:
The great thing is that you have noticed and realized that your behavior is a problem. That, in itself, is the first step to rehabilitation.

Now, the problem. It's not nymphomania, because you are still able to stop yourself before you commit the act. However, it could lead to a form of such if you don't seek treatment now.
Abuse, no matter if it's sexual, physical, and/or emotional is terrible, and it's terrible that you went through it. But, there is hope, and there is help out there. I went through it too, and it caused serious relationship issues. The reason why you are wanting intimate relations with just anyone is your need for revenge and satisfaction against your ex. No number of relations is going to give you that satisfaction. You need to understand that.

The best thing for you to do is seek counseling. A counselor will help you internally solve your fears of commitment and deal with your projection of anger, sadness, and depression as you have attached them to the action of sex.

Good Luck!

LilD

you sound like your just not that into him.

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