How do I know if my boyfriend has a drinking problem?
If a boyfriend drinks more than two drinks per day, or frequently binge drinks with friends, coworkers, or at meals, this could indicate that he has a problem with alcohol. A one-on-one intervention can help men decide to seek treatment, especially if a spouse or girlfriend expresses concern.
Why is my boyfriend so introverted when he is drunk?
He may be the life of the party while he is drunk, but painfully introverted or anxious while sober. Alcohol changes brain chemistry, which changes his perception of reality and how he should act in response. A person watching their boyfriend struggle with behavioral problems because of alcohol will naturally want to help.
How much alcohol is too much for a boyfriend?
Heavy drinking is 15 or more drinks per week, or about two drinks per day, for men. Binge drinking is five or more drinks in a two-hour period for men. If a boyfriend drinks more than two drinks per day, or frequently binge drinks with friends, coworkers, or at meals, this could indicate that he has a problem with alcohol.
How can I help my boyfriend who is drinking too much?
Consider bringing a therapist or physician to the intervention to talk about the physical and mental consequences of drinking too much. It may also be important, as the romantic partner of a man struggling with problem drinking, to get help for yourself.
What happens when a man drinks alcohol while in a relationship?
Communication often becomes difficult, as he will spend a lot of time feeling guilty about how he acted while he is drunk, which may cause emotional stress and trigger another bout of problem drinking. He may demand attention, help, or even sex from his partner while he is drunk, and then regret these actions in the morning.