If someone smells of alcohol it can mean only one thing: he was drinking.
Hon, he is an A. And he doesn't want to lose you. So he lies.
To me this sounds as simpe as that.
It has nothing to do with you, lack of love, lack of respect of whatever, only with the disease of alcoholism.
I suggest you read stickies at the top of the board, there is some great wisdom there that can help you learn more about this disease. I reread this thread few days ago, and I'm thinking maybe it would do you good to read it
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...cters-1-a.html
take care