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Lies. Alcohol. And more.

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tmommy22 · 22/06/2024 11:09

Hi, ladies.
Long story short. I have a 13 year old from a previous relationship. My partner has a 9 and a 6 year old from a previous relationship.

We have a 4 year old today, I fell pregnant 2 months into the relationship. We barely knew each other but grew and went from strength to strength.

We hit a rough patch last September, after we got engaged and booked a date (interfering in laws and he still worked for his ex-mother in law). Ever since, he's been secretly drinking, what can be 10 pints several times a week. He lies about his alcohol use. It's so bad he can no longer get an erection. We are 6 months off getting married, and planned another baby shortly after the wedding, but following growing up with an alcoholic dad, I'm just resenting him. I'm so angry and don't know how to get our relationship on track.

He's upset that I'm upset. He says I'm dragging the relationship down with being negative. He blames me for his drinking saying I'm not supportive.

I feel at a loss.

OP posts:
somethingwickedlivesnextdoor · 23/06/2024 15:52

AttilaTheMeerkat · 22/06/2024 11:14

Cancel the wedding and end the relationship as soon as possible. You grew up seeing alcoholism at home so it’s not surprising that you’ve chosen an alcoholic for a partner. He is not the person you thought he was and it’s all been far too much too soon. Do not bring any more children into this dysfunctional mess. Rebuild yours and your kids lives without him in it.

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