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post 10000034648 02-02-2026, 06:23 AM
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Finally opened up to my wife about my alcohol use...

We are in a marriage of nearly 8 years and we are doing fine...but I had been consuming some alcohol behind her back (like whenever she was not around for a few days) and more so before marriage....

This one time she was able to sniff the bedsheet and repeatedly asked me if I was drinking any alcohol behind her back and forced me to confess it. She is not angry about it, but not happy either. Now she keeps on asking me how much I drink, what I drink, how much time I drink, what I do when I am drunk and I have to keep on telling her everything.

Might as well seek her permission the next time I drink, maybe do it in front of her and maybe even convince her to try some with me.

Interesting times ahead for me...alcohol is an adventure of it's own...
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Originally Posted By robreynolds1234
We are in a marriage of nearly 8 years and we are doing fine...but I had been consuming some alcohol behind her back (like whenever she was not around for a few days) and more so before marriage....

This one time she was able to sniff the bedsheet and repeatedly asked me if I was drinking any alcohol behind her back and forved me to confess it. She is not angry about it, but not happy either. Now she keeps on asking me how much I drink, what I drink, how much time I drink, what I do when I a drunk and I have to keep on telling her everything.

Might as well seek her permission the next time I drink, maybe do it in front of her and maybe even convince her to try some with me.

Interesting times ahead for me...alcohol is an adventure of it's own...
Do you suffer from depression which causes you to drink? While pretty much every other thing I've tried is shit, MIT 45 gold Kratom shots are so effective at helping one quit alcohol. Everyone responds differently to Kratom. Yes, it's frowned upon on the medical community. But this same medical community told us we would die doing THC while saying alcohol would be ok.
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post 10000034658 02-02-2026, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted By Pats2022SBwin
Do you suffer from depression which causes you to drink? While pretty much every other thing I've tried is shit, MIT 45 gold Kratom shots are so effective at helping one quit alcohol. Everyone responds differently to Kratom. Yes, it's frowned upon on the medical community. But this same medical community told us we would die doing THC while saying alcohol would be ok.
I can't say my alcohol use is totally linked to depression, but to higher extent it is. There was a time in my early 20's when I was sad, depressed, easily bored, anxious kinda all the time...so I decided to drink alcohol and lots of it and it had a brilliant effect on me, it would make me very happy and relaxed for some hours and I kept on craving alcohol and that very happy feeling at least twice a week and did it. I never turned into an alcoholic, but did lots of it and enjoyed it. Everything was slashed by 80% after marriage because I didn't want to do it around my wife.

Will look into Kratom.
post 10000034660 02-02-2026, 06:33 AM
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Lying about who you are will not benefit you in any way

You're only doing it because you dont want to deal with the repercussions

You're degrading trust in the process


We all have our problems ,but poison will kill you from the inside out

Its the people that care about you ,or poison

Only you can decide

No reason to make it worse with dishonesty
post 10000034662 02-02-2026, 06:35 AM
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post 10000034668 02-02-2026, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted By ectobruh
Throw that shit in the garbage or give it away. Why TF is everyone so interested in puking their guts out every morning and destroying their test levels??

I have one every now and then. But overall. Fuck that shit bruh
this

alcohol is shit and literal poison, there is NO safe amount no matter what "scientists" & co say

sure having a few cold ones now and then is okay/feels good, but overall you're better off w/o that shit for your own good
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post 10000034675 02-02-2026, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted By ectobruh
Throw that shit in the garbage or give it away. Why TF is everyone so interested in puking their guts out every morning and destroying their test levels??

I have one every now and then. But overall. Fuck that shit bruh
There comes a point for some people where they can't live without it. They feel like sh*t on it, but feel a million times worse off it. They prob need medical intervention like controlled Ativan for a week or two before even delving into the issues of why they were drinking so much.
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If you lose your wife over alcohol youre gonna kill yourself.
You need to start getting sober. Go to AA meeting today and create a plan. Youll get friends there too
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Originally Posted By piramparam
If you lose your wife over alcohol youre gonna kill yourself.
You need to start getting sober. Go to AA meeting today and create a plan. Youll get friends there too
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Originally Posted By robreynolds1234
We are in a marriage of nearly 8 years and we are doing fine...but I had been consuming some alcohol behind her back (like whenever she was not around for a few days) and more so before marriage....

This one time she was able to sniff the bedsheet and repeatedly asked me if I was drinking any alcohol behind her back and forced me to confess it. She is not angry about it, but not happy either. Now she keeps on asking me how much I drink, what I drink, how much time I drink, what I do when I am drunk and I have to keep on telling her everything.

Might as well seek her permission the next time I drink, maybe do it in front of her and maybe even convince her to try some with me.

Interesting times ahead for me...alcohol is an adventure of it's own...
call it quits now srs before u lose hard. this game has no winners son u better stop while ur marriage is intact
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post 10000035091 02-02-2026, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted By LAHipster1
call it quits now srs before u lose hard. this game has no winners son u better stop while ur marriage is intact
Yep. Op is making a big mistake thinking he can just sweep this under the rug and not adress the issue.
His wife is contemplating the relationship as we speak. Talking to her friends about finding out this shit
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post 10000035094 02-02-2026, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted By piramparam
Yep. Op is making a big mistake thinking he can just sweep this under the rug and not adress the issue.
His wife is contemplating the relationship as we speak. Talking to her friends about finding out this shit
Yeah you're the best fella for advice on the matter lmfao a druggie known to relapse every month or two....


What do you know about relationships? You're 26 and haven't ever been in any meaningful relationship other than with other female drug heads like yourself.

Respectfully, reserve your shit advice before you ruin some strangers life.
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post 10000035107 02-02-2026, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted By LongNstrong
Yeah you're the best fella for advice on the matter lmfao a druggie known to relapse every month or two....


What do you know about relationships? You're 26 and haven't ever been in any meaningful relationship other than with other female drug heads like yourself.

Respectfully, reserve your shit advice before you ruin some strangers life.
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post 10000035709 02-02-2026, 10:42 PM
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With regards to replies above, there is some good advice but thumbs down also. But you all are making it look like as if I am some kind of alcoholic or heading in that direction and I am not doing that, it's just fun thing done in limitations and responsibly.
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you are a dirty drunk op
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Originally Posted By robreynolds1234
We are in a marriage of nearly 8 years and we are doing fine...but I had been consuming some alcohol behind her back (like whenever she was not around for a few days) and more so before marriage....

This one time she was able to sniff the bedsheet and repeatedly asked me if I was drinking any alcohol behind her back and forced me to confess it. She is not angry about it, but not happy either. Now she keeps on asking me how much I drink, what I drink, how much time I drink, what I do when I am drunk and I have to keep on telling her everything.

Might as well seek her permission the next time I drink, maybe do it in front of her and maybe even convince her to try some with me.

Interesting times ahead for me...alcohol is an adventure of it's own...
Sounds like you wear the panties tbh . End well this never does .

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I’m an expert on alcoholism, as my dad was an alcohol , and obviously from my threads I’m an alcoholic. But my father and I are much different.
My dad woke up just to drink himself into oblivion daily . I have some of my mother’s genes luckily, and can’t tolerate alcohol very often . Typically get rinsed a dozen times a year , but if you’re drinking daily you are on a path of destruction just like my father .
I have no idea how someone gets up and mainly thinks about alcohol, but it happens as I’ve witnessed it .
My mom used to freak and for good reason. My father was our main provider, so obviously she doesn’t want to see him lose his job .

The problem is it’s impossible to help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves. What keeps me going is the thought that someday I can get rinsed again . It may not be for 3 months , but knowing I can helps .
So I can understand why it’s so hard to quit cold turkey . If I were you I’d be weaning myself off slowly . I don’t think cold turkey is going to work for you , but cutting back more and more may help .
Tell yourself there’s always going to be an opportunity to get drunk again, but not for a while , if ever
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Might as well be honest and tell her "this is just how it is babe."

People that don't drink can smell alcohol a mile away on your body, breath, bedroom etc. People that do drink have dulled sense of smell and think bc they can't smell it that they're good.

I went to see my best friend from high school years ago in Jackson Hole. He roomed with a guy from hs. All his roommate did was drink. I'm talking every single night, and first thing in the morning would pour a big half solo cup of vodka mixed drink to go to work. I was just like "my god man what is wrong with you?" His entire bedroom REEKED of whatever that BO smell is that alcohol produces. He even showered and brushed his teeth, and it wasn't alcohol that I was smelling but was just in general like "bro you fucking stink something awful. You're seriously going to go into work looking and smelling like this?" Alcoholics or people on bingers just have this disgusting smell about them. There's no hiding it.
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Originally Posted By MajorTendonitis
Sounds like you wear the panties tbh . End well this never does .

Not srs
Semi srs

I’m an expert on alcoholism, as my dad was an alcohol , and obviously from my threads I’m an alcoholic. But my father and I are much different.
My dad woke up just to drink himself into oblivion daily . I have some of my mother’s genes luckily, and can’t tolerate alcohol very often . Typically get rinsed a dozen times a year , but if you’re drinking daily you are on a path of destruction just like my father .
I have no idea how someone gets up and mainly thinks about alcohol, but it happens as I’ve witnessed it .
My mom used to freak and for good reason. My father was our main provider, so obviously she doesn’t want to see him lose his job .

The problem is it’s impossible to help someone who doesn’t want to help themselves. What keeps me going is the thought that someday I can get rinsed again . It may not be for 3 months , but knowing I can helps .
So I can understand why it’s so hard to quit cold turkey . If I were you I’d be weaning myself off slowly . I don’t think cold turkey is going to work for you , but cutting back more and more may help .
Tell yourself there’s always going to be an opportunity to get drunk again, but not for a while , if ever
Yeah the key is to reduce it and apply brakes, but quitting it forever is not gonna happen, takes away the fun from your life completely.
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Originally Posted By Imnew1
Might as well be honest and tell her "this is just how it is babe."

People that don't drink can smell alcohol a mile away on your body, breath, bedroom etc. People that do drink have dulled sense of smell and think bc they can't smell it that they're good.

I went to see my best friend from high school years ago in Jackson Hole. He roomed with a guy from hs. All his roommate did was drink. I'm talking every single night, and first thing in the morning would pour a big half solo cup of vodka mixed drink to go to work. I was just like "my god man what is wrong with you?" His entire bedroom REEKED of whatever that BO smell is that alcohol produces. He even showered and brushed his teeth, and it wasn't alcohol that I was smelling but was just in general like "bro you fucking stink something awful. You're seriously going to go into work looking and smelling like this?" Alcoholics or people on bingers just have this disgusting smell about them. There's no hiding it.
Yeah the smell is always an issue, so I was always drink solo without anyone around me.
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Seems like a huge problem brewing. You are chasing the drunk feel daily?
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Originally Posted By robreynolds1234
Yeah the smell is always an issue, so I was always drink solo without anyone around me.
Only reason you think like this is because you havent taken recovery srs.
Ive been sober for a while now i never crave a buzz anymore.
In order for sobriety to feel great you need to first get sober, then fix the underlying issue that draws u to drink in the first place. If you say its boredom im sorry youre frauding yourself.
Happy people dont feel the need to use substances because reality is fine in itself. If your reality is shit, you always want to escape it.
Your problem isnt alcohol thats just a tool. Your problem is with reality
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Originally Posted By leoaa777
Seems like a huge problem brewing. You are chasing the drunk feel daily?
It technically is the best way to avoid a hangover

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Originally Posted By leoaa777
Seems like a huge problem brewing. You are chasing the drunk feel daily?
Maybe twice a week, but I don't need lots of alcohol to feel drunk, I don't consume more then 250ml. whiskey to feel safe, but that much alcohol makes me feel really good and happy.
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Originally Posted By piramparam
Only reason you think like this is because you havent taken recovery srs.
Ive been sober for a while now i never crave a buzz anymore.
In order for sobriety to feel great you need to first get sober, then fix the underlying issue that draws u to drink in the first place. If you say its boredom im sorry youre frauding yourself.
Happy people dont feel the need to use substances because reality is fine in itself. If your reality is shit, you always want to escape it.
Your problem isnt alcohol thats just a tool. Your problem is with reality
Yeah, that's the thing. It's like you need a refreshant to feel good when you are bored.
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Originally Posted By robreynolds1234
With regards to replies above, there is some good advice but thumbs down also. But you all are making it look like as if I am some kind of alcoholic or heading in that direction and I am not doing that, it's just fun thing done in limitations and responsibly.
If this was the case why would you have to hide it? You don't have to be honest to the misc or your wife apparently but you should be honest with yourself
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