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Update on New Partner Wet the Bed

282 replies

NewManIssue · 01/05/2025 19:01

I’m not sure how to link to my previous thread, sorry!

So. I told him it was a deal breaker and since then I’ve learned a LOT about him. He is very keen to change his life and all the signs and actions are good. He’s definitely got a shit relationship with alcohol bordering on alcoholic if not an alcoholic however he has made massive efforts to change this and the effects are significant.

we had a great weekend away and since then he’s gone from strength to strength. I’ve asked what he gets up to when we’re not together as we aren’t in one another’s pockets at my request, and all good. He’s making so much effort that I’m giving him a chance to see if it continues. He knows if it doesn’t I will walk. No repeats of bed wetting.

I know the nay sayers will call me an idiot but I’m not stupid and neither is he. I literally said I can’t have a relationship with an actively drinking alcoholic. End of.

So we shall see see. Still early days! He’s got more support than me in this as all his friends male and female are rooting for him and feel like a relationship with an adult is what he needed to do this. Everyone previously sounds like party people which I am but within reason. I’ve got a responsible job and a quiet life I also love!

OP posts:
tuvamoodyson · 07/05/2025 19:11

HunnyPot · 01/05/2025 19:27

Glad to hear it’s working out. You sound like you have healthy boundaries and unlike a lot of women on here you’re not living in rom-com world when you have to find a ‘perfect’ man to sweep you off your feet.

I wish you both all the best

Well, there’s quite a bit of middle ground between a bed wetting alcoholic and perfection.

BunnyLake · 07/05/2025 21:27

tuvamoodyson · 07/05/2025 19:11

Well, there’s quite a bit of middle ground between a bed wetting alcoholic and perfection.

I feel when people say ‘perfect’ man they really mean perfect for them.

Feelingmuchbetter · 07/05/2025 22:08

tuvamoodyson · 07/05/2025 19:11

Well, there’s quite a bit of middle ground between a bed wetting alcoholic and perfection.

Indeed this sounds like a bed wetting alcoholic whom is looking for validation.l

Dancingintherainxxx · 08/05/2025 01:12

Sorry you barely know him and he's an alcoholic and you want to stay dating ??

I'd tell you to leave him if you where dating him 5 years!

2JFDIYOLO · 08/05/2025 02:03

Well done. He's not in a good place to be in a relationship; what he needs is what he appears to be doing.

It seems both he and his friends thought you would be the therapy he needed.

Wrong. He needs the professional help you mention.

All the best to you. You've saved yourself a lot of heartache and squalor.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 08/05/2025 10:58

Dancingintherainxxx · 08/05/2025 01:12

Sorry you barely know him and he's an alcoholic and you want to stay dating ??

I'd tell you to leave him if you where dating him 5 years!

RTFT

SquirrelMadness · 09/05/2025 12:56

Just came back to the thread and read the updates. Wanted to wish you the best of luck OP, I think you've been very brave and sensible. I'm sure it was a hard decision. I hope life continues to go well for you.

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