Why does my husband always delete his browsing history?

Question

It drives me insane and gives me the impression that he is visiting websites he does not want me to know about. He's had that habit ever since we started dating, which I didn't care for too much at first. I have confronted him about it a few times. Last time he said, "Okay, I won't delete the history anymore. I'll just let it all accumulate." First of all, is it bad for the computer to have accumulated history? Second, even though he followed through with his promise for a few days, he deleted it again! How do I deal with this? It really makes me reasonably suspect him of illicit online activities that would hurt our relationship!

Answer 1

It could be p**n like others have said, but also keeping the history does take up memory on the comp so it's possible he has it automatically deleted to avoid that, if you have no reason not to trust him I wouldn't worry about it.

Answer 2

Most likely answer: p**n.

Possible answer: Dating websites.

If you don't mind him looking at p**n, tell him that and ask him to stop deleting the history. If he still won't, it's a dating website.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, more than likely it could be that he's looking at pornography sites that he doesn't want you to find out about. My husband does the same, and it drives me nuts, but I do trust him. p**n to me is not that big of a deal. I was more afraid that he was on dating sites or something, which I now know he's not. I would not worry about it unless he gives you reason to not trust him of course.

And letting the history accumulate can take up some memory, but not a lot.

Answer 4

ok well it is pretty obvious tht alot of afairs happen over the internet and you also never know that your husband might be looking at a gift for you or just p**n don't fret just ask him what's up and if he studders he's lying to you

Answer 5

Why do you really care so much he deletes it because you snoop. You should try trusting him first and why should he have to save everyhting he does ont he computer so you can search through his files like your in the fbi?

Answer 6

keeping history on your computer wont harm it that much.

why hes possibly doing this is a number of reasons

he doenst want you checking because

1. he is cheating on you. or attemping to cheat on you

2. he is doing illegal activities

3. he is doing something embarrassing and he doesnt want you to find out. this could be p**n or something that he wants to keep secret. like maybe an illness or something.

the reason he deleted it again could possibly because he did it by accident because its a habit. or he could have done it intentionally

Answer 7

I never delete mine and i've had it for 3+ years.  I've had to clear it once or twice but that's it.  He's probably looking at p**n or local dating sites.  doesn't mean he's physically cheating but he likes to look.

Answer 8

Okay relax a second. Yes it could be p**n or an affair or whatever, but it could also be just a habit. As you said he's been doing this since you started dating maybe he started deleting this for whatever reason but now only continues because it's just a habit for him to go at the end of the day and delete them without even thinking about it. If he's been doing this for years it may not be some thing he can quit over night.

Answer 9

Stop spying on him! I delete my history too, not because i'm doing anything wrong, but because what I look up is no one's business but mine. If you don't trust him, then leave him. But stop insisting you be allowed to snoop on him. He needs some privacy to do his own thing, even though he's married to you.

Answer 10

p**n - what's your attitude toward it?  He may be embarrassed to discuss it - some men (in particular) get addicted to it.  It's not because of you - it's simply a fix that he's enjoyed since adolesence.  (Now if he's into child p**n - he has a problem that needs to be addressed.)

Recommend you buy some movies and have a really fun night.  Might take the edge off.

I don't think it's an affair because you can do that through normal e-mail - no need to delete a history - because that just shows up as Yahoo Mail.

Answer 11

First, there isn't anything online that could possibly hurt your relationship.  If online p**n/sexuality hurts your relationship, then there is a deeper issue at hand.

Second, your husband is right. It is a bad thing not to clean out your history and cookies.  If you don't the computer will run sluggish and have all kinds of problems.

Why are you looking through the history anyhow?  Who does that?

Answer 12

Yes, it is bad to keep c**p piled up on your hard drive, so spring cleaning of cookies, browsing history, and temporary internet files is a great habit for anyone that doesn't want a ssslllloooooooowwww PC to do.

What's wrong with a little p**n and webcam action anyway? Maybe you should view it with him, unless he's checking out "kiddie p**n", then turn him into to cops! :D

Answer 13

If he had nothing to hide, then he wouldn't be deleting it.. Maybe ask a question in the computer section.. There may be able to help you look up previously looked at sites. I'm pretty sure there is a way of doing it even if he has deleted them you can look in a C drive or cookies or something...... Then you can see what he is really up to and put your mind at ease.

Answer 14

You know your husband best, I'd say your first impression is correct. He's visiting sites he doesn't want you to see. p**n? You need to talk to him about this, I know you have tried but seems its really bothering you and he needs to know this (make it be known).

Answer 15

first of all... it cant actually accumulate beyond a certain point because the computer will automatically clear its history, cookies, and cache after a while... he could be on p**n, which is first to mind, or cud be online chat with some secret girl

Answer 16

It's not bad to have an accumulated history--for the computer, at least. It could be habit, but he's probably looking at p**n or other things he doesn't want you to see. He's a guy. Let him look at his p**n.

Answer 17

You can set your browser to delete the history stuff after X number of days that you specify. Yes the imformation can clutter a hard drive, but with todays computers that is not the problem it once was.

I think he's visiting p**n sites.

Answer 18

of course he is doing something he has no business.  there is something u can do to keep track of it even if he deletes the history in the browser, its called content filtering where u create a user name and password that only u know and u can go in that site to see exactly what activities he's been involved in. Family Safety Software. good luck

Answer 19

Question is, are you constantly checking the history?  Then that could be one of the reasons he deleting them.  Cause you're snooping.  Maybe.

Why are you checking his browsing the history in the first place?

Anyways, if he's deleting the history, try other places.  Like the Internet Cache.  Then, Windows\Recent Files.

Answer 20

Either he is hiding the p**n or such

or he is finicky about maximizing the pc's performance. It can be bad to have a bunch of history/webpage c**p on the pc.

You can actually set Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox to delete history etc upon closing the programs.

Better thing is to ask him to limit his surfing for some days or put the pc in a place where you both can see it normaly.  Then you will find out quick if he is gacked out on p**n or not...

Answer 21

Maybe I'm naive, but how did you find out he does this in the first place? Personally, it would never occur for me to check my b/f's history. So what makes you want to know? Do you suspect him of something? Just being nosy? Does he want to know about your history?

Its not bad for the computer to have an accumulated history on your web browser. Its best to toggle it to delete it every 30 or 90 days. The  bigger your history, the more room it takes up.

The nice thing about the history is to be able to find the places you have gone on the web.  

Answer 22

Either he is trying to keep the computer clean ans it is the habit he has or he doesn't want you to check the history of the websites he has visited. I usually delete it to keep the computer clean and runs faster, but what you can do next time is to sit next to him or when he is at the computer tell him you need the computer and if you see is is going to delete something, tell him to don't do it so you can check

Answer 23

he's looking at p**n...you can extract sites he's visited from your hard drive....

Answer 24

Maybe he just doesn't like the idea of someone looking through what he's been doing online. If you suspect him of something then install some keyboard tracking software and then you'll be able to see everything he's done. Just be sure you really want to know before you do anything.

Answer 25

It is really hard to tell if it is just habbit or not, I know I delete my history frequently just because my dad always said it slowed the computer down! haha Im sure thats not true but its hard to break old habbits...maybe he really is just used to doing it! It also could be that he is visiting p**n sites or dating sites that he doesnt want you to see, but your best bet is to just let him know how you feel and if that doesnt do anything to change his habbits, then maybe its time to keep a closer eye on him while he is on the computer.

Answer 26

he doesn't want you to see his p**n sites he visits.  My bf use to do this and I said something and he pulled the whole it slows the computer down to leave it and it doesn't I know this.  And I confronted him about the p**n and explained if he does it everyday it means I obviously do not do it for him that images do and he completely understood.  I don't mind the time from time p**n but not everyday.  Confront him again.

Answer 27

Because he's watching p**n. Or secretly buying you a diamond ring. Or there is a memory problem with the computer and he's doing the wisest thing.

My bet is p**n though.

Answer 28

Computers and on-line c**p has a huge part in the divorce stats in this country im convinced. Tell him its a problem and that you want it out of the house for now if hes not guilty of anything he wont have a problem dont fall for the Well if you dont trust me line.

Answer 29

Why do you even care if the history gets deleted or not.

Maybe he IS going to websites he does not want you knowing about... such as p**n or other...

I think you are overeacting... maybe it is a habiit of his... the less you have on your computer.. the better for the computer...

Honestly though... just chill, let him do his thing, and stop sneaking around to see where he has visited... because if he REALLY wanted... he could just erase the websites he would not want you knowing about and not the entire history... so either way... if he watches p**n or w.e.... you still wont know about it if he didnt want you knowing...

just trust him.  

Answer 30

It sounds like you believe he has something to hide.

If so, then he owes you total honesty, meaning he'll leave the history up to prove to you he's innocent. The innocent have nothing to hide and usually don't complain loudly when asked to show their hand.