lilllama Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 my partner of 13 years told me that she would have to consider leaving me if i quit drinking, she says because i was a drinker when we met it wouldnt be the same if i stopped.
Tread Carefully Posted June 20, 2015 Posted June 20, 2015 She's right, it won't be the same when you stop. Hopefully you will stop the right way. That involves a lot of hard work and counseling. A lot of time spent on yourself and getting healthy. Taking the control of your life back. You won't be the "drinking" you any longer, you will be finding out who the real you actually is. It's a long yet rewarding journey that I've watched a few people make. It's worth it. Some couples didn't come out together on the other side of that journey and some of them did. Most of the ones that didn't make it was because of 1 or 2 things. 1. The other partner wasn't supportive of the one pursuing sobriety. OR 2. After getting and staying sober, one (or both) of the partners didn't like or love the "real" person that sobriety brought out. I wish you luck and strength on your journey. A healthy you is the best gift you can give to yourself and to your family. I hope she will support you in this. If not, then I think that's her loss. 2
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