williamj

Agreed. I finally had to mourn the death of my parents even though they are still alive and have not spoken to them in over 6 years. I feel if I see the AFIL for much longer I will say something I may regret and really, it may not be my place to say anything except for, "Your alcoholism is ruining MY family, too." To wit, he will bring on his "poor me" and "I've ruined everything" sob stories and that will only anger me more and solve nothing. We've seen it too many times before.

And as far as partners go, yes, mine drinks every night, too (doesn't get drunk). It doesn't worry me too much now and we've had conversations about it but who knows if it will become a problem in the future? I certainly hope not. She is truly an amazing woman whom I am in love with and it would be tragic to see her follow in her father's footsteps.