Hmmm. Yes you have to say something as you live in the same space and that's really not cool in multiple directions. Definitely don't advise him to cut down what ever you say will sound like "You have a drink problem" which regardless of whether it's true or not a.) isn't helpful b.) might make it worse and c.) makes you sound like his mother. He's Scottish - they all know that their inevitable drinking and deep fried Mars bar addiction will kill them sooner or later. I'm half Scots myself and have had quite a few of those "Blimey that bottle of vodka didn't last" moments, used to be quite chuffed if there was still some left by bedtime. Actually it was a lot worse than that but this isn't about me. I do however know exactly what it's like
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Well, he came into work today while I was there (we both work at the same English school) so I couldn't say anything to him there- he isn't home yet so have no idea of what I'll say. Something along the lines of 'er, you scared me a bit there last night'. I have nothing against drinking alone, I do it quite often, although now probably in far more moderation than I used to- although I hide it, knowing that it's socially unacceptable/likely to be interpreted as a 'problem'. He doesn't drink every day, but this binge drinking is kind of a problem in itself... doesn't mean he's an alcoholic and I don't want to in any way suggest that he is. Hmm; difficult one to handle
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Yes difficult indeed. Nothing like an existential crisis to give one a thirst. You could just tell him to stop being such a miserable git and toughen up.
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No that wouldn't help.
Sure you can work something out :)
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