My Partner is an Alcoholic and was 9 months Sober and Doing Great Before Relapsing. Is Now Back in Rehab
by Jen
Firstly, let me tell you that my partner and I are true soul mates. However, since meeting one another 5 years ago it has been a rocky road to say the very least. In and out of rehab for short periods. AnswerHi Jen Your boyfriend being back in alcohol rehab is definitely a good thing - and hopefully with such a lengthy stay he'll finally be able to leave the demons of addiction behind him for good. But don't you think its maybe a bit early to already be planning the dynamics of your relationship if he's only going to get out of rehab in a year's time? Let him focus on his recovery while in rehab without the distractions of what may/may not happen when he eventually finishes his program. A lot can happen in a year, so why don't you both just agree to focus on becoming as healthy and happy as you can individually - because by doing that you in any event give your relationship the best possible chance of flourishing in the long-term. But yes, your thinking is solid. You will definitely need to put boundaries in place once he does come out - and make it clear that you have certain expectations he needs to fufill if you're ever going to reconsider getting back together. And him being able to support himself is a given. But this year apart could be a good thing if you use it wisely. Use the time to really get to know yourself and what makes you happy. And trust that in doing that the future will take care of itself and that everything will work out for the best. Your boyfriend is where he needs to be, and hopefully this stint in rehab will be the start of his journey towards lasting sobriety. Take Care and good luck to you both.
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