This is sooooo my previous relationship with my ex!! Not only did he have a drinking problem he was an Avoidance Addict as well. Everytime I wanted to get more serious or make plans with him for the future or ask for more commitment, he crawled in a hole and couldnt get away from me fast enough!! Makes so much sense to me now. I love that I learned a new term today-Avoidance Addict. We should start a new thread on this term.