Originally Posted by
SleepyCherie 
I know I said I had low expectations, but am I just flat out stupid? Should I be giving him a buffer of time to undo a behavior he's had for years?
First off, you're NOT stupid.
You explained yourself to this man, told him your fears, concerns, needs - and he agreed that they were valid and pledged to honor those feelings by refraining from alcohol.
He made it 24 hours. That's the truth. Maybe he has excellent intentions, but he appears to be unable (or unwilling) to follow through on the assurances he made you.
Alcoholic or not, it seems that he will continue to drink.
Why would you owe him a buffer?
What do you owe yourself?
-TC