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[quote=Anonymous]Unreasonable.  OP, is he attending AA meetings or just decided to quit on his own? There's a strong emphasis in AA on personal responsibility for one's own behavior rather than trying to control other people's drinking.  I've never heard of anyone in AA dictating to their non-alcoholic significant other whether they can ever have a drink again.  (And I'm assuming from your description of your drinking that you are not an alcoholic -- that he is making this demand out of concern for himself and not you.)

I suggest that you attend some Al-Anon meetings where you can get feedback and support from other friends and family of alcoholics.  They say you should try six meetings before you decide whether it is for you.  Also, try different meetings in order to find the right group for you.

Based on your description of your bf, I question whether he is going to be able to stay sober without regular attendance at AA.  Or he may stay sober but be what we call a "dry drunk" -- someone who doesn't drink but still behaves like an alcoholic.  It can be a long process working toward a healthy sober life.  I hope you will both get the support you need.  Good luck![/quote]

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