DH has had a problem with alcohol for years (functioning alcoholic). A bottle of wine and bottle of beer every day. I’m sure it’s the cause of his mood swings.
He’s promised to give up and get help on multiple occasions. Tonight he’s drinking again. I don’t know how long I can go on with it.
I have 2 teenagers who I’m sure know he drinks a lot.
At what point do you/did you leave? Do I stay and hope he gets help? He gets so depressed when I say I’ll have to leave if he doesn’t get help and I’m overwhelmed with guilt about leaving him.
AIBU?
To leave if DH won’t get help
MissisK · 17/04/2024 20:33
Am I being unreasonable?
291 votes. Final results.
POLLMrsPerfect12 · 17/04/2024 20:40
He has to decide himself to get better.
Don't tell him you're going just leave and if he gets better you can take it from there. If you stay this is your life. Are your friends and family aware?
BMW6 · 17/04/2024 20:41
Well obviously he knows he's an alcoholic.
I think it's important that your teen children know exactly the score. You don't want them to think this is normal drinking do you.
I think your dh should talk to them and be completely honest about his alcoholism, for their sake.
As for staying with him - is his drinking impacting on his work, sex, health, your social lives?
What does he want to happen if he gets alcoholic related dementia?
StrongandNorthern · 17/04/2024 21:01
It depends how much you love him.
Not all alcoholics are a lost cause.
MissisK · 17/04/2024 21:04
This is what makes me stay. I live in hope that he’ll get help and things will be better.
StrongandNorthern · 17/04/2024 21:01
It depends how much you love him.
Not all alcoholics are a lost cause.
StrongandNorthern · 17/04/2024 21:01
It depends how much you love him.
Not all alcoholics are a lost cause.
StrongandNorthern · 17/04/2024 21:01
It depends how much you love him.
Not all alcoholics are a lost cause.
StrongandNorthern · 17/04/2024 21:01
It depends how much you love him.
Not all alcoholics are a lost cause.
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StrongandNorthern · 17/04/2024 21:01
It depends how much you love him.
Not all alcoholics are a lost cause.
Astrak · 17/04/2024 21:21
Many years ago, I worked in an alcohol and drug detox unit. My experience was that the dependent person had to want to stop their habit AND get treatment for it.
Currently, your husband is not able or willing to change his behaviour in respect of his alcohol addiction. Without that, I doubt that he will be able to change.
Have you talked to your children about your husband's behaviour? Is it affecting their mental state and/or educational capacity?
What do you think would happen if you told him that you would consider leaving him, and taking the children with you if he didn't seek medical help?
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