10 Things You Should Never Do In An Alcoholic Relationship

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Dr. Doug Kelley with Tracey Kelley- Alcoholic Relationship Survival Guide

4/18/20241 min read

TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IN AN ALCOHOLIC RELATIONSHIP

“We need to get worthy of our own selves and understand that no one is more deserving of our best behavior than we are.” —Rochelle Pennington, Writer

DO NOT deny or minimize that alcohol abuse is causing problems in your relationship and family.
DO NOT deny or minimize the deep emotional impact that alcoholism is having on your children or
yourself.
DO NOT think that others are unaware of your difficult situation.
DO NOT think that things will change all by themselves.
DO NOT try to control his or her drinking, nor believe that you can.
DO NOT make excuses for, nor protect the alcoholic from the consequences of his or her own ac- tions.
DO NOT deliver an ultimatum on which you have no intention of following through. Say what you mean; mean what you say, or don't say it.
DO NOT allow yourself to be manipulated, controlled, or provoked by the words and actions of the alcoholic. Respond, don’t react (Don’t catch the ball!). Always be rational.
DO NOT let the alcoholic make you feel responsible for his or her drinking, or the problems caused by his or her drinking.

10. DO NOT believe the promises of the alcoholic to change, unless he or she proves those promises over a sufficient length of time (at least one full year and two would be better).

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10 Things You Should Never Do In An Alcoholic Relationship

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