I have a wonderful husband who has had a drinking problem for most of our marriage.He drinks 4-5 beers a day during the week and more on weekends. He is never mean and his drinking has never affected his job. He does, however, drive sometimes after drinking, which could land him in jail or worse, affecting all of us. I want to stay married and am willing to stick it out as long as he gets help. He doesn't see that he has a problem and is reluctant to get the help he needs. I know you're not supposed to force someone into treatment, but I'm afraid our children are approaching an age where they'll be affected by his drinking. As a mother, I can't allow that. I think it might help if someone else in the family talked to him so he'll know his problem is noticeable to others and I'm not just being a prude. I've always tried to keep marrital issues personal, but I'm considering involving his parents in an effort to save my marriage. Has anyone else had to face this? What was the outcome?
2006-07-25
05:54:54
·
32 answers
·
asked by
Jennifer L
3
in
Marriage & Divorce