Quote from: randomroads on September 23, 2013, 08:34:53 AM
'He can't help himself' means he can't help but feel attraction toward other people. Insinuating that he'd do something bad when he hears the word no from a stranger he wants to knock boots with is creepy.
I certainly see your point, none of us "can help" our attractions. On that we definitely agree. I also think it is better to be honest about it when in a relationship. If I had a partner, I would not assume he was a bad person for saying he felt attracted to someone else. (Although I certainly wouldn't feel happy about it. >.> )
That said: As I read the op, the "can't help it" seems to be used as a reason (excuse) for
needing to go through with sleeping with others. And
if that is what the boyfriend in question implied, I stand by my statement. That signals a lack of self-control that could end up causing harm. But, as most of us seem to agree on - he's most likely using it as an excuse.