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Old Oct 23, 2010, 02:11 PM
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I happened to fall in love with an alcoholic. We moved to Georgia with his almost senile father, whom is also an alcoholic and his friend and some slutty old woman. They are all alcoholics. I spent 2,000 dollars in two months on their habit (mostly just my boyfriend and his friend). 500 in only a week.
He is amazing when he is sober but when he gets on a drinking kick, he forgets every goal, every promise.
I thought it was only like that because there was nothing else to do, but when we moved I realized he just can't stop and won't.
The day I left he admitted every girlfriend he's ever had has left him because of his drinking. He promised me he will move back here with me and get away from his father and the alcohol and pay me back. I want to believe it so bad but I'm not stupid. I know right now he is probably drunk and probably started drinking right after I left. He will forget he ever loved me, IF he ever loved me. I think all he ever loved was the alcohol.
I'm so sad I don't want to fully believe it because I don't want to hurt even more.

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Old Oct 23, 2010, 10:57 PM
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What you need to understand first is that alcoholism is a disease that controls people. No matter how he feels about you, the drinking takes over. You need to realize that he is not the same person while he's drinking and he may actually love you and WANT to stop but doesn't know how or where to start. Have you talked to him about rehab, counseling or AA? Bringing that up and seeing his reaction can tell you alot about his true feelings and intentions. But also understand that even if he does stop he will always be an alcoholic. My aunt hasn't had a drink in over 15 years but still considers herself and alcoholic because all it takes is one drink to send you back to square one. If he truly wants to try then you need to understand what comes along with that kind of relationship. If you don't think you are ready to deal with the things that come with the territory then do yourself a favor and move on.
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Old Oct 24, 2010, 10:42 AM
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It sounds as if you have alot of insight into all of this.May I ask why the insight does not assist you with making healthy choices for your personal welfare?I wonder if you have taken inventory of your personal value.Or the damage these associations may be causing to your personal peace of mind?I wonder if you realize that we cannot fix others.It must be that they choose to become well and seek help.Would you let me know how you are feeling ?
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Old Oct 26, 2010, 03:33 AM
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volatile, you are really strong to not only realize that you were in a destructive environment but to actually move away from it. i think salukigirl gave you some good advice. i'd also recommend seeing if he's willing to get help or go to AA meetings. you could also go to al-anon meetings. i too found that i unwittingly was attracting alcoholics (they can be a lot of fun!) and once i noticed that tendency in myself i made sure to notice how much a person was drinking when i first started dating so i wouldn't continue that trend. let us know how it goes and i hope he decides to get help.
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