AH thinks since he’s functional he’s fine. Always tries to parse down my complaints about his behavior, reductio ad absurdum. (As if being drunk most nights is acceptable as long as you don’t drive or hit anyone.). I want to share them because I know sane people can see why these behaviors are infuriating. In order from drink o’clock to bedtime:

- ever so subtly slurred words

-odd responses: strange questions and comments during dinner

-glazed eyes

-using phone at table when he has a firm rule that no one can use their phone at the table.

-posting stupid talentless photos on the family group chat : like a picture of a paper napkin. Not shitting you either.

-draggy “caveman arms”

-excessive and lengthy bathroom trips

-repeatedly and excessively taking the poor dog out

-looking for that fight opportunity: trying to “catch” someone in the act. Then policing everyone via family group chat. Also provoking me via irritating texts.

-hyper formal language: “The Lunchbox Family will be attending Mass...” “I would like you to purchase this...”

-overcompensating with micromanaging (e.g., timing the adolescent kids getting in bed, causing screamfests)

-stinking up the bedroom because alcohol is coming out of his pores

-snoring 75 db, keeping me awake