Trixi,
Thanks again for your response.

I do agree with you that my H has a drinking problem and that he needs to get help. But he refuses. I know I cant change that.

We have a great relationship and I would do anything to save my M.

I do agree with you though and your concerns about my H disrespecting me when he blows me off. He knows he shouldnt be out drinking alone since he is a married man. But he does feel guilty about it afterwards.

This drinking at bars with out me behavior is new and has only been this way for the last year. I do still think he is in MLC.

I do feel like a doormat sometimes and that I put up with way too much of it. I am just very afraid of pushing him away.

I am glad that you are honest with me when you look in from the outside. I need to hear it. You are so right about me compromising my self esteem. It crushes me evertime he goes out alone.
TIPPER