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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not talking huge amounts, but habitual daily drinking? He's 42 and is still drinking beer daily... college was fun, but that was more than two decades ago, why won't he grow up?[/quote]

This happened to me and it only got worse. I drink very little and realize I'm not the norm in our social circles. So I framed it for myself not to make it an issue unless it interfered with daily life. But then it started to. That was in our 40s as well. That caused marital problems, but you haven't mentioned that. So I'll just focus on health.

My husband is now in his 60s and it has taken a toll on his health, including diabetes and heart and liver.  He's been sober for 2 years, but the damage is done. Oh, and you could mention that it interferes with sex.  Because it can.  That's probably my husband's biggest regret, more than the other health issues.

It all depends on your husband's outlook and your relationship. Can you approach it as a health issue?  There are some really great non-alcoholic drinks out there now.  But maybe fill that time with something else?  Boring, I know, but my husband and i walk the dog together in the evenings after dinner.  If he were a gym person, I'd take him to the gym with me.  [/quote]

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