If you find that alcohol is leaving you sick, or unable to perform your daily obligations, then it is most likely also a problem for your relationship. This can lead to frustration, irritability, and even aggression.
What does drinking do to a relationship?
From intimacy issues, mistrust, a lack of communication to abuse, lack of emotional availability to financial burden and the adverse effects on young children; alcohol abuse in a romantic relationship can have severe effects on both partners, their children, and other family members.
What are some signs that a person may be a problem drinker?
For men, consuming more than 4 drinks on any day or more than 14 drinks per week. For women, consuming more than 3 drinks on any day or more than 7 drinks per week.
What's considered a drinking problem?
But if there's a mismatch in your drinking habits – ie. one person drinks and the other doesn't – the researchers suggest it becomes more likely that there'll be a negative impact on relationship quality.