Originally Posted by
silentrun 
.......be prepared to hear "No you are not" if you say alcoholic.
Exactly the reason I have only mentioned briefly in passing to the one person who is most likely to jeopardise my sobriety and nobody else - unless you count the thousands of members here that is.
I'm ready to be accountable now though so I've told a very trusted friend about my dependence and will gradually let others know as and when it's necessary.
I've been here a few times before as well and though my partner hasn't said anything yet, I'm reasonably sure he's noticed the coffee cup next to me instead of a glass. I'm also pretty sure he's noticed the absence of the wine box in the fridge as well.
People who are close to you can't fail to notice-not if they care about you anyway.
Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted.