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Unsure if he's right...

I'm an alcoholic & I'm going through AA. I did release over the weekend & my husband was rightly upset.

He feels that i am wanting the world to make me happy & that I am owed something - well its a little be true.

Last night I said to him that I don't have a close friend I can just vent to, someone i can just talk to honestly & openly. As i was trying to speak about it he kept cutting me off & said that i just someone else to fix my problems & i am not taking responsibility for my own actions. How is that wanting someone to fix my own problems? I just want to talk & vent & not asking for any solutions... i know what i need to do to fix my problems. Just i feel i need a friend right now... I already talk at AA but its not the same thing as needing a friend.

I know I have hurt my husband with my drinking & yes wasn't the 1st time i had relapsed but is he right in saying that if i wanna talk to a friend i just want them to fix my problems?
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Viper · M
Based on what was given, I'd say he's wrong, that you want someone that you feels listens to you, and have a great connection with and it bothers you don't have that.

Which, also might sound like you might not have that in your marriage either at that moment.

I know it feels a bit strange but some pets are great listener, especially if they enjoy being petted. And they never tell anyone.

But also maybe it's a sign you need to try to open up and find new people in your life? I meant that friends wise.
BondGirl84 · 36-40, F
@Viper oh I have found some new friends... thanks tho!
Viper · M
@BondGirl84 awesome