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Originally Posted by bpcyclist
I don't know her and have no idea how she operates, so just cannot comment. That said, I am sure she is not pleased about your rifling through her phone. That never goes over well and is not a sign of a trusting relationship, obviously.
How long has it been since you have not spoken with her? Also, what exactly is a functioning alcoholic?
Sending you strength and support. I am sure this has been very difficult for you.
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Functioning alcoholics are people who maintain presentable life styles on the surface and function well in a society: no problems with the law, maintain good behavior in public, stable careers (often lucrative careers as one needs to make a lot of money to buy alcohol on a consistent basis), no issues at work, no DUIs, never drive drunk, good cars, don’t get into fights when drunk, nice houses and overall function well and lots of times others don’t know that the person is an alcoholic (could guess by a puffy look and sometimes smell but that’s about it) unless they live with him/her.
functioning alcoholics mostly drink at home or similar private venues and usually alone, not bars etc so not to make fools of themselves or get in a trouble.
Could be binge drinkers or daily smaller amounts drinkers but they are addicts nonetheless, they are just addicts who managed to fit their addiction into a presentable life style