A Few Reasons Why Alcoholism and Marriage Don’t Mix
Alcoholics tend to live in a constant state of resentment and blame.
Add to the mix the alcoholic’s tendency toward selfishness and self-centeredness.
Alcoholism directly interferes with intimacy in marriage.
Any tendency toward jealousy is magnified with alcohol abuse.
Alcoholism often leads to financial problems.
When one spouse is alcoholic, trouble. When both are alcoholic (or addicted in some other fashion), disaster.