In church today, my pastor talked about loving my enemies. This is really hard for me. Because I really want people to like and respect my opinions. I really dislike when people tell me that I need to work on myself. Life is a crazy journey, and it is amazing what works and what does not work in life.
I think that the online forums are a haven for some people who do not want to get too close to other people---because if they really blank you off, you can shut off the computer. In a real relationship, you are more accountable to what you say to someone else.
That being said, the purpose of this forum is to help the friends and families of alcoholics. Just remember that, this forum is always there for you. It is not meant to be something that you say hello or goodbye, it is there to get you through a difficult time so that you can make better decisions for yourself, especially if you are dealing with an alcoholic.