If you're upset after trying to talk to your husband only to get nowhere, take heart. See your words, actions, and support as stepping stones to your husband acknowledging his addiction and seeking recovery. However, keep in mind that you cannot control his actions and he is ultimately responsible for his decisions. It's common for alcoholics (especially high functioning alcoholics) to have loads of excuses for their behavior suggesting that there is no problem with alcohol. Instead of trying to fight the denial with rationality, approach your husband by compassionately opening a dialog of your concerns. If he denies having a problem, gently tell him how he disrupts your (or the kids') sleeping at night, is aggressive or mean, or any other ways that his alcoholism affects you. If your husband continues to drink even when he knows it causes you harm, tell him that is drinking is interfering with your relationship. His relationship with alcohol affects your ability to have a relationship with him. If you tell your husband clearly that the drinking creates distance in the relationship, it may impact him and you. Make sure you take care of yourself. Have people in your life you can talk to and that support you. Don't keep your husband's alcoholism a secret; make sure you have at least person you can talk to about your struggles. Having emotional support is important when dealing with life's difficulties. Talk to your parents, siblings, friends, or in-laws. Don't just focus on the alcoholism, but make sure you have people to talk to about whatever you may need to talk about. If your husband refuses to get help and you have serious doubts that things will get better, you may want to consider your relationship and ask yourself if staying with him is in your best interest. If you feel like you're married more to the alcohol than to a man, it's time to consider your options. You may want to consider your quality of life, your safety and the safety of your children when making this decision, and ask yourself "what is my best option in which I respect myself and my family?" If your husband is abusive, prioritize your safety. You deserve to be treated with respect at all times, and abusers rarely stop the abuse, as the abuse can become cyclical.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't expect overnight changes. Stand up against his denial. Express that the drinking is creating distance. Have your own support network. Consider whether the marriage is in your best interest.

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Close all of your windows properly. Use cheap, transparent shower curtains over the windows that receive sunlight. Put up curtains. Seal your doors. Let as much sun hit your house as possible. Close off any unused rooms. Put down a rug or carpet. Add insulation in the attic and the crawl space. Cook. Light a candle. Turn on some lights.