Alcohol and Marriage Problems: What to Do When Drinking Is Hurting Your Relationship
Alcohol and Marriage Problems: What to Do When Drinking Is Hurting Your Relationship
Alcohol is often seen as a way to unwind, celebrate, or connect—but when drinking starts creating emotional distance, increasing arguments, or changing your partner's behavior, it can deeply damage your relationship.
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, internationally renowned relationship counselor Nicola Beer explores how alcohol can quietly erode trust, affection, and communication in marriage. Drawing from her personal experience with alcohol dependence and the thousands of couples she's worked with, Nicola brings a non-judgmental, empowering approach to this sensitive topic.
You’ll hear:
- Why alcohol-related issues are more common than people realize
- Real stories from couples who struggled with one-sided or mutual drinking habits
- How alcohol can magnify resentment, lower empathy, and lead to forgotten apologies
- The truth about drunk words and whether they “reveal” hidden feelings
- How to approach this issue with compassion—not ultimatums or blame
- Gentle ways to take a break, including the 45-day reset challenge
- Tools to help rebuild emotional safety, respect, and attraction in your relationship
If you or someone you care about is in a relationship where drinking is causing pain or confusion, this episode offers hope and clarity. Healing is possible, even if things feel heavy right now.
🎁 Free Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- The Relationship Reconnect Toolkit – communication tools and reconnection practices
- The Self-Confidence Secrets – emotional regulation and boundary-setting support
www.nicolabeer.com/gift
💛 Don’t suffer in silence. Share this episode with someone who may need it. And know that you are not alone.
