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This is my introduction to this website where i am seeking help. I am not an alcoholic however, alcohol has negatively impacted my life for over 40 years. My first husband was an alcoholic as is our son. My second husband was a heavy drinker but not what i would have called an alcoholic at that time and now i know better. We have been married for 17 years and i feel so hopeless sometimes. I amtrying to discover why i must be drawn to alcoholics even though i, myself, rarely drink. I am 63 years old and have to change my life. Hope this is aproper introduction as i have never participated in any such forum before. I feel i will use the friends and family of alcoholic forum the most. Thank you.
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Hi Lynn, Welcome!! I, too have a tendency to pick alcoholic partners. However I am an alcoholic myself. Did you grow up with alcoholism? I read somewhere that we tend to mimic patterns of our childhood. It's what feels familiar. Have you talked to your husband or your son about it? It's a difficult position to be in. My husband drinks too much and I've just confronted him about it. He won't quit but I have noticed he has cut back considerably. I still, am taking it day to day but some days I still want to just leave. The great thing about this site is that you will meet a lot of people who can relate.
There's lots of support here. I hope the friends and family forum can give you some answers. 
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