Should this letter writer talk to their wife again about her heavy drinking?
We are a retired couple in our late 60s. In our younger days we enjoyed an active social life that often revolved around drinking, sometimes to excess. As we’ve grown older we’ve slowed down, improved our diet and taken up a near-daily fitness regimen that has us both in pretty good shape.
I don’t nag her about it. I’m all for everyone making their own choices in life, but I know the effects of this amount of regular drinking is not healthy. I used to buy the alcohol for both of us , and since I stopped she has purchased the wine on her own.Yesterday, knowing that I will do this week’s shopping soon, she put wine on the list. I am torn between telling her I won’t enable her drinking , and just keeping quiet about it.When one partner changes, the whole system changes.
I am frustrated that I am forced to contact the recipient simply to hear the excuse, “Oh yeah, I got it. Thanks.” Am I wrong for expecting a “thank you,” and setting the consequences?Social mores may change but the words “thank you” still mean the same thing. You’re not asking a lot and if your relatives can’t teach their kids to respect your boundary and acknowledge your gift, then you don’t owe it to them.
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