Many of us are hesitant to ask for help, particularly if we have had the role of spouse or partner to an alcoholic or addict. We feel embarrassed or ashamed to ask. We think it makes us look weak or ...

(Please PM me if you rather discuss things in private instead of in thread)<BR><BR>I wrote "might be" but the more I think about it I think he definitely is an alcoholic. <BR><BR>Some back story.

Dear Amy: I have a 49-year-old daughter who is an elementary school teacher. She became an alcoholic during Covid. She has a master’s degree, a beautiful home, and a partner of nine years. She will ...

Dear Amy: I have a 49-year-old daughter who is an elementary school teacher. She became an alcoholic during COVID. She has a master’s degree, a beautiful home and a partner of nine years. She will ...

Dear Annie: I have a friend I’ll call “Scott.” We have known each other for 15 years or so and have been retired for the last few years. He enjoyed working before he retired due to a plant closure.

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DEAR ABBY: I live with a man I admire very much. We bought our first home when we were 23. We had two children together and also raised my sister. We both work and want for nothing. The problem? He’s ...