I know what you say is true. I am better off that he’s not with me in his drinking frenzy. It definitely was not pleasant each day wondering if he drank and only to be disappointed when I confirmed he had. I guess I am naive in thinking that he stopped once before and he could do it again. He was never abusive with me. I cannot imagine how painful it is for those who have been subject to either verbal or physical abuse. I am grateful I never endured either kind of abuse. The lying part yes but only about drinking other than that he had been honest with me. I miss him and it is difficult for me to accept that he doesn’t miss me. We didn’t fight other than about the drinking. I kicked him out because I hit rock bottom in accepting it over and over again. I was always hoping he would seek recovery. I still do hope.