Hello,
So my boyfriend has always had a bit of a coke problem. We've been together 3 years, (me 26, he 30) and truthfully we did it together, we enjoyed it. It wasnt great, it caused hangovers etc, but I have a fantastic job and have kept myself on top of everything etc. My boyfriend has suffered from depression for years and years prior to us meeting after a girlfriend passed away very suddenly in front of him. Its been tough but were an incredibly tight unit, we are absolute best friends, and we confide in each other about everything. We've never lied about our drug use. We've worked hard on his depression - together - even though it is very difficult - and he really is coming out the other side. Hes more responsible with money, hes working consistently, and overall, hes happy. Its been amazing to see and I love him a lot, he is very caring towards me and im really pleased I stuck out the tough times to see him come out the other side.
I just found out I am pregnant which is a surprise. I was very worried first of all, because of Corona, and we live with my mum at the moment, so thinking of everything we had to do to prepare for baby was a lot to process. However, I have always wanted to be a mum and I am frankly, thrilled. He is a tradesman and currently not working, so I am footing the bills and trying to save everything I can. He will hopefully start working soon enough and contribute to our savings as we need a deposit for a rental, baby stuff, home stuff and to buy a cheap car as he only has a van.
Yesterday, he went to help a friend on his allotment. Technically against the rules, but it is a big space and he promised to stay well away from his friend (who is also a part time coke dealer.) Yesterday, i had a really funny feeling he was going to get coke. I then got a call from my boss and we are having to take a 20% pay cut due to Corona virus. I immediately panicked as I had meticulously planned my finances for the next 8 months. (I grew up poor and money is a huge worry for me, always.) He came home and was telling me I need to trust him to provide, he will get the money in, etc etc.
i asked him multiple times in the evening if he had picked up, as I had my women's intuition. I was exhausted (8 week pregnant exhaustion) and fell asleep at 9pm. I woke up at 2am and he was still awake. I thought suspicious but was too tired. 40 mins later i get woken up by his gross snoring which i know only happens when he has done coke. I took myself to the spare room and cried until the sun came up. I was angry, he hasnt contributed to our savings cos he isnt working, but can spend £50 on a bit of gear for himself?
And he lied - to my face - 4 times. This is my bigger gripe.
I flat out told him when he woke up that i knew that he had done, and he just left to go to his mums. hes sent me a few grovelling apologies but i dont know that to do. I understand mistakes happen, i knew he would have a few coke blips. but to LIE. We had a conversation hours before and i said i wont ever do it again due to the baby and he said "me too!" knowing he had a wrap in his pocket.
I am at a loss of words and i dont know what to do.