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DH & alcohol

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Whywhy85 · 12/06/2024 20:34

I think DH is unreasonable. But thinks I am.
i worry he is drinking too much. On average a bottle of wine per night on weeknights & also on weekends, but also some beer or whisky on weekend.
he does well at work, recently got a promotion.
never late. But he sleeps through everything and gets really wobbly in evenings leaving me to deal with toddler. He says it’s not because of alcohol he’s just tired. But I think he’s be less tired if he didn’t drink so much?
I think he’s in denial & I want to be more blunt with him but I don’t know how. I haven’t said anything to him for a while because he gets annoyed when I bring it up. But that just makes me think he’s too dependent on it.
when I asked him in the past why he needs it everyday, he said he doesn’t need it. So I asked why he keeps drinking every day then.
mid also said in the past I’d like to be intimate without him drinking alcohol because it effects things, and could he wait until after we make love. But he can’t help it. He just has to have a drink or two first.
every day his breath smells of red wine and when I try to tell him he gets annoyed. I told him I’m trying to help him but it never seems to be the right time.
to anybody else he probably seems fine.

bit AIBU or is DH?
please help
x

OP posts:
SleepPrettyDarling · 13/06/2024 00:57

This will only get worse. He’s already shutting down your comments about snoring/keeping you awake, and he’s already ‘wobbly.’ From a practical, family perspective, who’s doing the driving in 3-5-7 years time for evening activities, Saturday football, and Sunday days out? Who’s getting up without a hangover, and being an engaged parent for breakfast?

That’s one element, but it’s a longterm problem for you if he’s prioritising alcohol now with no intention to change.

Opinionwontchangeluv · 13/06/2024 02:39

He's an alcoholic

branstonpickle28 · 05/10/2024 22:23

Wanted to jump in on this thread as I'm in a similar situation - how are you doing OP?

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