How do I know if my alcoholic boyfriend is lying?

dennee · #1 Feb 21, 2007, 05:37 AM

Why does my boyfriend lie all the time about being an alcoholic. I know about his problem and go to open AA meetings with him every week but I still think that he is drinking and I don't want to question him as a relationship is about trust but he would just turn round and say he wasn't anyway even if he was!
What can I do?:
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valinors_sorrow · Feb 21, 2007, 05:44 AM

Maybe its time for you to head off to an Al-Anon meeting of your own? It will help you understand these things much much better. Al-Anon is a spin off of AA for the family and loved ones of alcoholics. Very helpful people for people like you.

stlouisarcher · Feb 23, 2007, 06:55 PM

As those of us in AA often say, alcoholism is the only disease that tells you you don't have it! Val is right--going to some Al-Anon meetings should help you. Dishonesty and addiction go hand-in-hand in my experience. It's sad, but everyone except the alcoholic or addict seems to know the truth of what's going on before they do. I hope this helps you.



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