I just caught up. WOW!! I highly recommend Retrouvaille. H and I went in 1/03. I obviously got more out of it than H, but it's great to know we can always go to CORE meetings if/when H wants to.
I don't have any experience with the drinking/bar scene. Glad to see others giving you good advice. As far as the lateness, I can relate. I think at some point you have to make that a boundary. I think your little talk about that got your point across which is great!!