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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. [b]Husband also said we could stop drinking entirely if I wanted that.[/b] I am considering we try that for a period of time. Would you recommend that approach as opposed to moderation? For a few weeks? Can that help confirm that he does not have an alcohol dependency as he states? I am not convinced he is an alcoholic considering there are some days when he drinks less or not at all. It seems to be worse during periods of stress. [b]He does not think it is a problem because it doesn’t control him.[/b] Thanks for the thoughts. [/quote]

If it doesn't control him, why doesn't *he* decide to stop drinking altogether?

OP, you are enabling him and being avoidant, and the only result of that will be your long-term detriment.

Double up on birth control for sure.[/quote]

A classic test for an alcohol problem is to set a predetermined limit, say two measured drinks, and try to hold to that for say a couple weeks. This is much harder than an alcohol fast.

Most people with alcohol problems have no idea how much alcohol controls them. [/quote]

+1 My husband is a problem drinker and he can abstain for MONTHS at a time - he prides himself on being able to do that.  He does not drink every day.  But when he does drink, he can't stop.  The idea proposed by some that you should see if he can abstain for a while may not be enough at all.  My DH can do that and his ability to abstain has tricked me to believing that he can control his drinking several times in the past.  But it is now clear that he absolutely continues to have a serious binge drinking problem.[/quote]

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