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***51anna*** · 07-19-2006, 06:34 AM

Well, I would just caution that getting sober doesn't solve all your problems. I mean, if a marriage has sexual or other problems, then they will still be there when you're sober, at least to some extent. If the drinking caused those problems, then they will likely disappear.

Drinking for years and then getting sober does change the dynamic in a relationship. My relationship with my husband is not the same as it was. For me, it's better in that I am not driven by my emotions alone.

Try to be patient and see how things change as time goes on.

07-19-2006, 06:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
*51anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 14,732	Well, I would just caution that getting sober doesn't solve all your problems. I mean, if a marriage has sexual or other problems, then they will still be there when you're sober, at least to some extent. If the drinking caused those problems, then they will likely disappear. Drinking for years and then getting sober does change the dynamic in a relationship. My relationship with my husband is not the same as it was. For me, it's better in that I am not driven by my emotions alone. Try to be patient and see how things change as time goes on. __________________ Anna And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver