[QUOTEShes so moody, needs space. What do i do?][/QUOTE]
Give it to her.
But it is hard on me. I know I am probably trying to hard to understand something that she doesnt always understand. So i dont want to keep asking. Any thoughts on how should handle these moments are much appreciated? How long does this last?
I think one of the biggest misconceptions the non-drinking/drugging partner has is that once the alcohol/drugs are removed “things will be normal”. Life with an alcoholic/addict is anything but normal.
Anxiety, stress arise when expectations of a normal type of loving relationship with the alcoholic/addict are not met. There is only so much that can be blamed on the booze/drugs the rest are usually the character traits of the person without being under the influence.
Offering her support doesn’t have to be an “action” on your part, you could just be there when and if she needs a listening ear.
I think the last thing a person newly sober needs is pressure about a relationship, they need all of their focus to be on just staying sober.