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of course he can. not all alcoholics sleep on park benches nor do all people who sleep on park benchesalcoholics. . some husbands or wives were alcies before they met and some became alchies after marriage as a recovering alcoholic 23years was a drinker before marriage as was my wife. the only difference is she stopped as soon as she found out she was pregnant and I took up the slack for another 12 years before stopping. we had and still have a relationship I know I hurt her and the kids with my drinking but I hurt myself more. were we broke--no--- did we go on vacation every year--yes usually twice--- did I miss work--no-- did I abuse her and the kids not physically--am I glad I stopped -yes-- mam there are alcoholics on skid row, and there are alcoholics in board rooms all across this country alcoholics divorce is at the same level as none alcoholic ones as adulterers and wife beaters

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Yes, we can and do.

I have been married for 25 years and sober for 11 of them.

My wife seems to think we have a good relationship, and so do I.

It wasn't always like this, though.

No relationship can throve when there is lying and deceit - and certainly no individual can throve when they are lying to, and trying to deceive themselves. Our relationship seemed good when I was sober - but my wife eventually had enough and threatened and cajoled me until I sought help.

We both think that our relationship is stronger than some other people's because of what we've been through together.

But then relationships are like much in life. the good stuff only comes when you struggle for it.

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