Is abstinence difficult?
It depends on your approach. If you only rely on saying no, then you may frequently be confronted with uncomfortable situations, where there is a conflict between your physical desire and your long-term goals and aspirations. However, with Healthy Love, you develop a clear understanding of why you choose to abstain from inappropriate sexual activity. You learn to recognize the steps that lead to sexual activity, and you learn how to adjust your habits in ways that maintain your decision to practice abstinence. Because you choose to bypass situations where sexual activity occurs, abstinence becomes normal for you, and therefore, no more difficult than any other routine you practice brushing your teeth, getting dressed, or eating dinner. Back to top 24. What are the challenges to people who want to abstain? Peer pressure is a common challenge to people who want to be abstinent. People always want to be around others who they have something in common with. That’s why we join groups, why w
It depends on your approach. If you only rely on saying no, then you may frequently be confronted with uncomfortable situations, where there is a conflict between your physical desire and your long-term goals and aspirations. However, with Healthy Love, you develop a clear understanding of why you choose to abstain from inappropriate sexual activity. You learn to recognize the steps that lead to sexual activity, and you learn how to adjust your habits in ways that maintain your decision to practice abstinence. Because you choose to bypass situations where sexual activity occurs, abstinence becomes normal for you, and therefore, no more difficult than any other routine you practice brushing your teeth, getting dressed, or eating dinner. Back to top 24. What are the challenges to people who want to abstain? Peer pressure is a common challenge to people who want to be abstinent. People always want to be around others who they have something in common with. That’s why we join groups, why w
