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Living with an alcoholic spouse can be frustrating, difficult, and even frightening.<\/span><\/p>\n You probably spend your days and nights worrying about their safety, and you may be taking on the majority of the household responsibilities while your spouse struggles with alcohol addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n The chances are that you are also putting a great deal of time and effort into trying to help your spouse get better, but sometimes you may feel hopeless.<\/span><\/p>\n If it seems that you have tried everything to fix the problem and your partner continues to drink, you may be wondering when it is time to<\/span> leave an alcoholic spouse<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n If you are struggling with alcohol abuse in your marriage, you may want to know about the signs of an alcoholic husband or wife<\/span>. <\/span><\/i>The medical term for alcoholism is an alcohol use disorder, according to the <\/span>National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n If your spouse has this condition, he or she will display some of the following warning signs. If you notice these signs recurrently, perhaps it is time for you to leave an alcoholic spouse.<\/span><\/p>\n If you are living with an alcoholic<\/span>, <\/span><\/i>you may also notice that your spouse or partner drinks more than they intend to.<\/span><\/p>\n For instance, they may say they are only going to have one or two drinks but end up drinking to the point of intoxication.<\/span><\/p>\n They may also report feeling strong cravings for alcohol, and they seem to be unable to resist the urge to drink, to the point that their entire life centers around alcohol. In such cases, you are forced to leave an alcoholic spouse if they show no signs of improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n It isn’t very easy to leave an alcoholic spouse. Many people may <\/span>stay in the marriage<\/span><\/a> or partnership, despite the challenges of<\/span> living with an alcoholic<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Here are some key reasons someone may stay in a relationship instead of leaving an alcoholic boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse:<\/span><\/p>\n In some cases, a partner may stay with an alcoholic spouse because the spouse enters treatment and seems to want to change. In this case, <\/span>saving the marriage<\/span><\/a> appears to make sense. <\/span><\/p>\n One question you may have if you are trying to get<\/span> help for an alcoholic partner is whether <\/span>you need to stop drinking<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n According to <\/span>experts<\/span><\/a>, people who are in recovery from alcohol abuse need an environment that allows them to stay sober, including strong sources of social support.<\/span><\/p>\n A spouse or significant other is a common source of support for someone in recovery, so it is important that you avoid drinking if your spouse is also trying to avoid alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n Remember, one of the signs of an alcoholic husband or wife is strong alcohol cravings and an inability to cut back on drinking. If you want your<\/span> alcoholic partner to get better, you could be sabotaging their progress if you continue to drink alcohol.<\/span><\/p>\n Your partner may be tempted to drink if you are drinking, and being around you when you are consuming alcohol can make their cravings stronger<\/b> or make it difficult for them to resist cravings. Also, keep in mind that if you continue to drink, you may be demonstrating to them that continued alcohol consumption is okay. <\/span><\/p>\n While alcohol abuse undoubtedly creates problems for the alcoholic, another devastating consequence is the effects of alcoholism on the spouse<\/span>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Coping with a spouse who abuses alcohol is distressing, and according to the <\/span>research, <\/span><\/a>it has the following potential negative effects for the spouse and family of an alcoholic:<\/span><\/p>\n Being in a relationship with alcoholic<\/span> spouses<\/span><\/a> clearly has negative consequences for the other persons in the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n Beyond recognizing the negative effects that alcoholism has had on you and your family, it is important to keep the following tips in mind if you are living with an alcoholic. <\/span><\/p>\n If you do not wish to leave an alcoholic spouse, these tips can help you deal with the situation in a better way.<\/span><\/p>\n You cannot expect yourself to provide professional treatment, and you have not failed your partner if you are unable to cure them. <\/span><\/p>\n Alcoholism has negative consequences on the spouse of an alcoholic partner<\/span>, <\/span><\/i>but people may have a hard time deciding when it is time to leave an alcoholic husband or wife. <\/span><\/p>\n Consider the following tips for spouses of alcoholics to help you decide when it’s time to leave an alcoholic spouse:<\/span><\/p>\n Getting over a relationship with an alcoholic can be challenging, especially if you have a history of happy memories before alcohol took hold of your partner’s life.<\/span><\/p>\n That being said, when you begin to notice the above signs in your relationship, chances are that it has become entirely unhealthy, and you deserve a life that is free from this level of chaos. <\/span><\/p>\n After grieving the loss of the relationship and taking time to heal, you will likely find that you are happier without the distress of being in a relationship with an alcoholic and being exposed to the devastating effects of substance abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n So, if you feel that it’s time to leave an alcoholic spouse, trust your instincts. You may also seek professional help if you are in two minds.<\/span><\/p>\n When thinking about leaving an alcoholic boyfriend, girlfriend, or spouse, a person may decide to give things one last chance and try to get help for an alcoholic<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n You might consider holding a family intervention, in which you get together with other loved ones to talk to the alcoholic about their addiction, how it has affected you, and your desire for them to seek treatment.<\/span><\/p>\nRelated Reading: <\/strong>10 Ways to Support Your Spouse in Addiction Recovery<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n
<\/span>Warning signs of alcoholism<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Reasons someone stays in a relationship with an alcoholic<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/span>Do I need to stop drinking if my partner is an alcoholic?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Effects of alcoholism on the spouse<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Tips for spouses of alcoholics<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>Signs it’s time to leave an alcoholic spouse<\/span><\/h2>\n
Related Reading: <\/strong>8 Ways to Stop Emotional Abuse in Marriage<\/a><\/em><\/pre>\n
<\/span>Giving it one last chance<\/span><\/h2>\n
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