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AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To hate my boyfriend drinking?

2 replies

Daw1992 · 20/07/2019 22:09

I have a great relationship with my boyfriend but can not stand the person he becomes. Even after a couple of drinks he said turning into someone I dont want to be around.

He is a loud outgoing character anyway which I like. I am quite shy so it make a nice balance
But when drunk/drinking he in loud, highly opinionated, argumentative, has an aggressive and quite intimidating manner- although am certain he doesn't mean for it to come across this way.
When in public with him I am ALWAYS on edge and worry about what he may do.
Often he is just over friendly but a lot of people don't respond well to it.

I have said please stop drinking for the sake of our relationship but AIBU to say this?

Tbh I kind of know I am, and its not fair to expect someone to change habits they enjoy, but it puts such a strain on our relationship.

We have been together 5 years and have a 2 year old daughter.

OP posts:
WillLokireturn · 20/07/2019 22:18

You've told him that he behaves badly when drinking, in a way that makes you and others tread on eggshells and very uncomfortable. He's choosing to not care and drink anyway. yanbu to discuss it with him further.

Cheery145 · 20/07/2019 22:38

I know exactly how you feel. No YANBU. I hope your boyfriend eventually gets the message and cares enough to address how he makes you feel when he drinks. Couple counselling might be a good way to get him to take you seriously in this, if you’re up for it.

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