I'm a newbie here myself. There is an AWESOME amount of support here.
Originally Posted by
Free108 
I even feel jealous when I read some of the posts on here about people dating alcoholics who are sorry for what they've done and at least making promises to their loved ones, even if they are not capable of living up to them.
Even if the A's are making promises, they are empty = no promises. Which to me is far worse, makes you fall into their trap.
I just broke up with my ABF today. I'm in terrible heartache, but at least I am rid of the nonsense of this disease. And now you are too. It's now time for you - focus on you. You can try Al-Anon to get you back on your feet into YOUR life - but I've also found the support on this site to be far better than what I got out of Al-Anon. It's different for each of us. Find something that works for you - but remember, it's about YOU.
He may seem happy... but inside he's miserable - he's just relieved he can drink without judgement now.