Originally Posted by
Threshold 
I never felt like I wanted my spouse in meeting with me. I felt it was a hindrance to my own anonymity and that of others to have him there.
It's an open meeting...That's what they are for. They have closed meetings for people that feel like you. I think your spouse having an idea what it is you do and who you are with when you go can't do anything but good. That's just my opinion though. It never bothers me when someone brings a spouse to a meeting...I think support is wonderful no matter where it comes from.