Never quite found the right way to tell your partner they need to slow down? Perhaps they were drinking large amounts of alcohol before you met them; in which case your plea might fall upon deaf ears. 

 What if they recently began drinking to the point of no return, do you stand a fighting chance? Dealing with alcoholism is extremely difficult and more so when it comes to loved ones. You can sit idle and watch them fade, or you do all that you can to see to it they get some help but either way the road ahead is a hard one.

 If you are not willing to put forth the dedication to help them, do not lead them further down a destructive path by telling them things that they already know. 

“You are killing yourself”…..
“You are losing your family”…..
“I will leave if this behavior continues”

Really? Threats only entice their rush which ultimately leads to a HARDER choice of alcohol and another long evening for you. Again, do not step foot into the helping circle unless you are prepared to dive completely in and see them through to a healthy step towards recovery.  

 If you can not handle what is taking place, seek help. Unconditional love does not simply fall to defeat without first giving your everything down to the very last. Keep in mind; various hotlines are at your disposal, also you have counselors, friends and family whom are on standby. 

 Does this mean you make a grand announcement that your significant other is a borderline alcoholic? No, that only pushes them further from wanting any help that you have to offer. Some require family to see them through while others need an unbiased party but……

For more, ask Daym.