Episode Details

He has a good job. He's respected, successful, and everyone thinks he's a great guy.

But behind closed doors? It's a different story.

You're watching how much he drinks, walking on eggshells, and wondering whether tonight will be peaceful.

And you keep asking yourself: Is my husband an alcoholic? Or am I making too much of this?

In this episode of Addiction Makes Three, Amanda explores why alcoholism doesn't always look the way we expect, the confusion surrounding the term functioning alcoholic, and why finding the right label might not be the most helpful place to start.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why someone's drinking can be a problem even when they appear to be functioning
• The two very different versions of your loved one
• Why waiting for them to admit there's a problem can keep you stuck
• The question that can help you begin moving forward

Because it doesn't have to be a problem for them, for it to be a problem for you.

🎧 Listen now, and if this feels familiar, you might also find Episode 2, The Blurry Beginning, helpful. And then Episode 5, What about us.

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