But I'll tell you what I've learned about alkies/addicts pursuing romantic relationships. When we first pursue a romantic relationship, the other relationships in our lives get moved to the back-burner
Mine used to do that with friends as well. If he made some new friends or buddies (all drinkers of course) all other relationships including me took a back burner. I used to say he viewed people as toys and was really excited every time he got a new toy. He would barely play with the other toys, even if they should be more important.
Another reason I decided to leave...I hated always wondering when the next new toy would come along.