Addiction to Alcohol/marriage problems

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Expert: - 11/8/2008


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My husband and I got married about 4 months ago.  We are already having problems.  All we do lately is argue.  He argues with me about what ever I say and never really listens to me.  He is very selfish which makes my life very hard because I also have an autistic child.  Do you have any suggestions to make my life any easier and to make our marriage work?

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Hi Stephanie,

It might be beneficial if you and your husband had a 'date night' once a week to go out for dinner, see a movie etc. See if you can make babysitting arrangements so you can spend some time alone.

This may be enough to take off some pressure, and give you a better quality of life.

Failing this, couple counseling might be the answer. If you're more comfortable talking to a member of the clergy, you can have pastoral counseling as an alternative to a marriage counselor.

Hope this is helpful.

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I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.

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I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.

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