Follow-Up to drunk tank post

Old 07-05-2012, 06:19 AM
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Follow-Up to drunk tank post

I am trying to repost this since it didn't go the first time...

Good morning everyone!!!

Well I have decided I am going to go away with my friend and not see the guy I am dating for my birthday. I have given this a lot of thought and I think that since it is early in the relationship and it is already very rocky that this is something that I shouldn't get involved in. I am a very sensitive person and I think that continuing this relationship would just bring me down. If he can't get his drinking under control and he's 28, drinking since grade 6, and if he gets so drunk he ends up in the drunk tank because I want to spend my birthday with a friend then this is just not a good sign. I care for him a lot but he has lied in the past about a daughter, times in rehab, etc. and god knows what else. I think it's time I walk away before I end up getting more hurt.

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Old 07-05-2012, 06:23 AM
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Sounds like you are making decisions that are good for YOU! Good on you!
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:23 AM
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I wholeheartedly agree. I wish I had walked away long, long ago.
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:35 AM
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Good for you SW2012. Stay strong, and have a lovely time with your friend.

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Old 07-05-2012, 06:40 AM
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Very VERY good plan.
Have a great Birthday!
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Old 07-05-2012, 06:43 AM
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I think you are a year wiser and better! Happy birthday!
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Old 07-05-2012, 07:28 AM
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It is SO GOOD to see someone avoid the mistakes that I made. If I could change anything in my life I wish I had walked away sooner.

Enjoy your birthday!!!!
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Old 07-05-2012, 07:35 AM
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I agree. Time to move on.
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Old 07-05-2012, 07:44 AM
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Sandy wow wow, is the best you can do , good for you , Im about to move out to of my Abf but I would love I took that decision sooner and don't feel that confusion in my hearth and head .... Enjoy your life girl

And have the best birthday ever ... :ghug3
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Old 07-05-2012, 07:49 AM
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Sounds like the perfect birthday present,

Reclaim your LIFE.

HAve a wonderful birthday!!!!
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Old 07-05-2012, 08:47 AM
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VERY good decision - don't make the same mistake I did & let him ruin your birthday! Hope you have a happy & safe trip and a wonderful birthday!!:day1
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:46 AM
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I don't think you'll get ANY argument from us!!! Gosh, I wish I was as smart as you at that age. Although......we didn't have the internet back in the Stone Age!

Happy Birthday!
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:51 AM
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Thank you all!!

But why do I feel like a horrible person??
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Old 07-05-2012, 09:58 AM
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you're NOT a horrible person. This is a new relationship right? people are supposed to be on their *best* behavior early in, trying to learn about each other...

this "man" is trying to GUILT you....what an idiot? He's so insecure that that he has to drink himself into oblivion because you want to exercise your CHOICE for YOUR birthday? he wants you to do what HE expects, not enjoy the company of others...and then he plays the "i got drunk because i was upset with your lack of support" card. this is only the beginning of his excuses. the lies have started and you do not NEED this burden.
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I used to have an Alanon sponsor that said, "When you see crazy coming down the sidewalk, cross the street".

You crossed the street. Nothing at all wrong with that!
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:13 AM
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You are SO beautiful. Remember to keep telling yourself that! You deserve a relationship where your partner can see that, too!

Now you can start on a path toward healthy and loving relationships!

What helps me is to think about my ideal relationship first so I am not caught up in falling into what comes into my grasp.

Good luck! I am so happy for you!!!
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:54 AM
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Hey girl , never in your life think you are wrong to leave this guy , understand the guilty part , but that idea put this guy in your mind , is a game for him he never going to think about you because he just want what he need , like a kid ... Look at me now far of friends , no life , he started with he is to jealous , the he was insecure the most stupid I let him took me out of friends people , that is coming for you ... Do you want that?... After is harder to be out of this ... So my smarth girl you took the best decision for you and even your family cus this sickness at the end affect everyone around you life ...

Happy birthday. .... Smile my dear :day1
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