husbands drinking

Question
I have been married for nearly 20 years I have 2 children, my husband has always been unable to control his drinking. He maintains a great job and only drinks on the weekends or sometimes week nights, but certainly not everyday. I feel he has spoiled nearly every special occasion and or event by over indulging. He just cant seem to have only a couple of beers. He only drinks beer.He has high blood pressure and is on meds now aside from that he is in good physical shape. I worry as my children get older this behavior will adversely effect them. We are a social couple and I enjoy having a cocktail or two with friends the difference is I can stop at two. I have threatened to leave him but I think that may be more disruptive and destructive to my children. He is a good man and I wish and pray he would not drink too much - although I love him it does sicken me when he is like that. What do I do?


Answer
I suggest you attend Al-anon and talk with the supportive people there. They can give you advice from your perspective. I have never been married to an alcoholic or problem drinker. Al-anon can be goggled on the Internet and find a group near you. They have been in the same situation as you and can give the best advice. Good Luck. But if you're considering leaving sounds like you have made up your mind. Good Luck. Sorry i wasn't the best help. But Al-anon will and everything is confidential.(Well suppose to be)