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Post by Martha on Jan 29, 2014 9:06:51 GMT -5
Justus,
"Bill" and I have gone together for three years. He's a wonderful, sweet man who has never raised his voice to me. We have talked about taking our relationship to the next level. I'm hesitant because I suspect he's a high-functioning alcoholic.
Bill doesn't seem to crave a drink when he's with me, but he does crave being in bars in the company of men who sit for hours over drinks and then get out on the Interstate. I don't want to be his mother or his hall monitor, but I have begun to suspect I shadow his denial. I'm afraid I have become his enabler. We are in our early retirement years and the thought that his drinking will get worse has made me afraid. I love Bill. I can't seem to move forward, yet I resist walking away. We have discussed my feelings many times, and he says he has cut down the amount he drinks and there's nothing to worry about. Yet, I have this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. What should I do? Martha
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Post by JustUs on Jan 29, 2014 11:59:39 GMT -5
Hello Martha,
If you feel you are his enabler and can help this someone you love, I encourage you to help him. We all have our weaknesses and fall short of the glory of God. You seem to have an ideal handle on the situation and he seems like he can really use the help. He obviously care for you to be able to control himself in your presence. He don't want to let you down, so with love, don't let him down. You could be the straw that break the camel's back. The Spirit gives you wisdom to know whether he's sincere or not. Love conquers all, even tummy aches.
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