Originally Posted by dandylion

On this board I have heard this behavior called "king baby" behavior. Apparently, it is as common as fleas.

Yes, I think you really are expecting too much. Because, you have the expectations that one would typically have of a "normal" healthy partner. This doesn't work with an active or newly recovered alcoholic. Their own damage and effects of the disease are too prominent.
You need to do what you need to do.

dandylion.