Originally Posted by
soberlicious 
"My addict, My alcoholic" are also a super weird phrases.
I think these do a number on your subconscious after a while. I thought it was a easy way to explain at first when talking, but now I think its creepy and to keep repeating it to yourself and identify your partner as an addict or alcoholic alters the thought process of identifying with him as a whole complex person. In my counseling the doctor told me specifically NOT TO STOP THINKING ABOUT MY HUSBAND AS A WHOLE PERSON.