115: Will Your Relationship Survive You Drinking Less?

Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife: Low No Drinker Podcast

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Changing your drinking habits doesn't just affect you – it impacts your partner too.
Today, I'm exploring why your other half might be struggling with your decision to drink less, even when they have the best intentions.
From fears about losing shared rituals to worries about their own drinking habits being challenged, I break down nine key concerns partners face and, crucially, how to navigate these conversations with honesty and compassion.
Whether you're worried your relationship can't survive your mindful drinking journey or you're facing resistance from your partner, this episode offers practical strategies for getting on the same page and building a stronger relationship together.
0:00 Why drinking changes can rock relationships
1:56 No blame allowed
3:49 Relationship fears: Will our dynamic change?
6:23 Losing shared drinking rituals
8:26 Uncertainty about what’s next
9:52 Emotional vulnerability
11:07 The impact on shared spending
12:19 Fears about themself: Holding up a mirror
13:17 Judgement & Pressure to change
14:19 Genuine concern for your well-being
14:59 Why you need their support
16:26 Managing your partner's fears with compassion
20:42 More support

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1. Why drinking changes can rock relationships (00:00:00)

2. No blame allowed (00:01:56)

3. Relationship fears: Will our dynamic change? (00:03:49)

4. Losing shared drinking rituals (00:06:23)

5. Uncertainty about what’s next (00:08:26)

6. Emotional vulnerability (00:09:52)

7. The impact on shared spending (00:11:07)

8. Fears about themself: Holding up a mirror (00:12:19)

9. Judgement & Pressure to change (00:13:17)

10. Genuine concern for your well-being (00:14:19)

11. Why you need their support (00:14:59)

12. Managing your partner's fears with compassion (00:16:26)

13. More support (00:20:42)