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My husband thinks I have a problem

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User920202 · 20/03/2023 13:30

Pretty consistently over the last few years I've had 1-2 bottles of wine a week. Sometimes I'll treat myself to some rum maybe once a month. It helps me unwind after work and being a mum. I work 40 hours a week and parent in all of my free time so its just a treat during my rare "me time". He says he's worried I have a problem. Do I?

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Plit · 22/03/2023 08:44

junebirthdaygirl · 21/03/2023 22:59

It's not actually nonsense as l have experience of alcoholics too and have seen them stay off for weeks at a time but as soon as they have one they are off and find it extremely difficult to stop. I suppose all alcoholics have their own pattern.
l don't like when people say is dh religious or a problem drinker when he doesn't drink. Lots of people don't drink and most l know its for none of those reasons. Sometimes it's because they play a lot sport or don't like the taste or just couldn't be bothered. I very rarely drink as l have absolutely no interest in it. For some it might be they saw enough of it growing up and it holds no joy for them.

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Yes you are absolutely right. Plenty of problem drinkers have periods of abstinence, often followed by binges. What they can't do for any length of time is have say, four days off a week, then make a bottle of wine last through Friday and Saturday night.

Minimummonday · 25/03/2023 19:08

Oh don’t be ridiculous, this is completely normal. The mumsnet teetotallers are out in force.

RiktheButler · 25/03/2023 19:35

Minimummonday · 25/03/2023 19:08

Oh don’t be ridiculous, this is completely normal. The mumsnet teetotallers are out in force.

10 units in one sitting is not "normal"
https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/drinking-habits-and-behaviours/binge-drinking

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/drinking-habits-and-behaviours/binge-drinking

PotterofGryfindor · 25/03/2023 19:43

How long have you been together because it seems odd that he suddenly has a problem with it unless something has changed?

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