Originally Posted by
akrasia 
For him to say, "This can't happen again," is quite a shock.
I'm sorry to burst your bubble here, BUT words are just words. They can pull those statements out any time and *really mean them* but in the end...actions and long-term commitment to sobriety are what speak. Ask the recovered alcoholics on this board.
Originally Posted by
akrasia I asked him again today about the in-patient residential treatment thing, and he said he'd rather try treatment at home.
But of course he would...it's ever so comfortable at home and with a soft place to land, he doesn't have to feel bad when he slips up.
Originally Posted by
akrasia I can't have a conversation with him without some element of placating and coddling him.
Can I ask why?
Originally Posted by
akrasia I haven't cancelled my apartment yet. I haven't told my husband about it yet either.
Very smart on both accounts.