Sometimes he drinks whether I am home or not, but not always. He tends to either come home drunk and that's it for the night -or- he might bring it home and use any excuse to go out to the garage to drink it. He definitely never just drinks openly in front of me or the kids - he always thinks he is being sneaky.
But - if he is not drunk and does not have any alcohol around, he is usually good for the evening. If I leave (for even 5 minutes) he is up at the liquor store buying booze.
Sounds complicated, doesn't it? Sounds like I should have a master's degree in dysfunctional alcoholic behavior, huh? No wonder I am so tired all the time! I'm busy trying to stay one step ahead of the wily alcoholic! Maybe I could spend my energies elsewhere.