Rose123

Hi everyone. Well I've been through this a few times now. Quitting, gradually have a couple and thinking I'll be able to handle it. That works for awhile, but always gets out of control.
My husband is a big beer drinker. Every time I quit it seems he drinks more! He says he will be supportive but he continues to drink beer in the house on almost a daily basis.
I want to quit but I can't stand being around drinking when I am not. I love my husband, he is a good and honest man. I'm scared about what will happen to our relationship when I quit. I already have a lot of resentment about how much he drinks, especially when I'm not. When I'm drinking, I make sure I tell him this. Alcohol is ruining our marriage, I'm also concerned about what our marriage is without drinking.

Missy7

You and I have similar situations. My husband also drinks and does not consider himself an alcoholic. He thinks we can manage, but so far it never works. When I quit, I need to quit for both of us. That makes me feel guilty, then I give in. Very tricky.

What has happened to make it necessary for you to quit at ths point?

Rose123

Same thing. I think I'm doing fine and then boom, I am trashed. I turn into a mean drunk....calling people names and swearing at them.
My husband knows he is an alcoholic and is OK with it. He is a highly functioning alcoholic and really doesn't change much when he's drinking. I still don't want to be around it all the time.

Mountainmanbob