I broke up with an alcoholic and am better for it, esp.since I am going through all this perimenopause crap. Who needs the extra stress? Good luck to you and I think you'll be happier in the long run.
I am sad but calm. Moments I cry, moments I go in a haze.
I think ever since I told him about seeing the GP and the tests something triggered off in him.
It's life. God always testing me to see how far I can go.
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Thanks darling.
How much did he drink?
Mine was on about 40'units per week and chain smoking.
His dad died from smoking and drinking think
This one might be on the same path.
You will. Stay strong.
We don't have much of an option do we?
We have to carry on. The last thing is my daughters having a mum down in the dumps. What will crying and suffering help me with. While I am in a state the man is getting on with his life and not caring. So what do I gain with it?
I am off to Israel Monday and my 18yr old is coming with me and we will be together in a beautiful country. I shall go to the wailing wall and pray and seek guidance.
In life nothing happens for no reason. I had 2 good years. But what if these 2 good years were to change into years of sadness with him?
I am going to focus on my health, my work, kids and animals no have great friends and a very supportive family.
Yes it is nice to have a companion and I know in my heart I will have one.
Good things come to those who wait.
Xx
Hi Natcha, I dumped a man with the exact same bad smoke & drinking habit as yours. He was a total drunk, to the point that one time on a date he fell to the floor. It was the most embarrassing date I've ever experienced. Anyhow, when he decided he would go clean, to stop smoking and drinking, within a few days after starting a gym with a personal trainer he crooked over and died.
I think you're better off without that type of man. I'm sure you'll find one who's better suited for you. But I know how you feel that you gave it your best, but did you really? Not saying anything to a man who insults your daughter, nor about his son and giving into tolerance I don't think is actually good as far as relationships go. I would have been ticked off if he would have said that to my daughter, because it feeds into negativity without giving any reinforcement to try better.
I'm more communicative when it comes to relationships, because the minute you skip one liittle thing that was bothersome, it could build up and harbor resentment.
For now focus on you and in time you'll find someone new.
Hello
Yes u have a valid point. We were in Spain and I didn't want to start an argument in a restaurant.
I have kept my mouth shut on some occasions but brought them up later trying to make it clear how I felt. I believe in communication.
This one would drink but seemed immune to getting drunk. There was also another substance that he would smoke in addition to the normal smoking and drinking.
I can't complain of the 2 yrs they were mostly good, we got on well, laughed and travelled.
I am not trying to understand why the change suddenly because he couldn't even explain it.
It is useless, the main thing is to get on with life. I want to be an example (oooooh hot flash now) to my girls and show them that a man is good but life goes on after them.
I don't think I have tears to shed. Shed some but nothing neurotic.
What can we do?
Nothing. And the fact that he did this before my test and cancelled coming with me to Israel, just shows how considerate he is.
Men!
Not ALL men, we had a good loving relationship, as soon as peri hit, I knew what the signs were as I've done a hell of a lot of reading up the on it, I was being really supportive and caring to show her I was there for her during this difficult time.
The more I tried the more I got pushed back, in one post on this thread someone wrote :
I know women who divorced at this time in life
Thats what happend to me, as I said 10+ years of good loving relationship gone.
If my partner had had any problems / medical issues there's no way I would have left her
My relationship with him was good Steve. I really thought that this time I was being blessed. If I stop to think he came into my life at a point where Jess was self harming and severely depressed and Gabs was self harming too. He gave me the strength I needed then. Now the girls are older and wiser and I am calmer.
He walked away because he chose his drink, fags and his never mind attitude because this is who he is. I never intended to change or aided for anything. I just wanted a companion to share things. Which I did for 2 yrs.
we didn't see each other everyday we had our days due to work and it was always nice. But even when I would go to his house in another city the odd weekend he would just sleep, smoke, drink and watch TV. we would go
To the pub, for walks now and then or he would go do an odd job for some people.
So only after I mentioned the health issue of having to go to and have investigations
Done he began to change.
I as well would stand by my partner's side. But not all people are the same.
Not aided, asked
As said, if your partner / spouse dont / won't stand by & support you through EVERYTHING life throws at us then they're not worth it
Agree. Life goes on.
What country are u in?
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