He began drinking every night after he lost his car and became house locked for twl years. Honestly, I met him in the middle of a mid life crisis. This business trip is very important because he is going to be able to buy a car for himself aftrerwards. I think this will help with his confidence level, and the drinking will lessen even more once he feels independant again. That is another thing - i am able to leave the house to visit friends withoit him, but his friends always come to our apartment because my boyfriend does not have transportation.