Pat and Primrose I’m in the same situation as you both
My husband used to drink 6 days a week and hold down a job
His drinking and a few other problems ended our maraige after 25 years
He moved away and came back after a while
I helped him sort out a new flat and he stopped drinking
He really is the most kind and thoughtful person when he isn’t drinking
After a while we became close again and we re married
Just after this he started drinking again , but only at weekends ( what man doesn’t is his war cry )
He usually gets really drunk after 1 or 2 glasses now and that’s were all the vile things start to come out
I’m no angel and argue back
I honestly can bear it when he drinks
I can’t go to family and friends as I’m embarrassed that I let myself get into this situation again
So I pretend all is ok
I hope both your situations improve