Hello Damon, firstly to have a terrible time having to surrender your house to the bank must have been absolutely awful, unfortunately, these banks don't consider the feelings of anyone under any circumstance, as I have had more trouble caused by them over the years making the situation more difficult than it needs to be.
I can understand your drinking as I also had a problem and became a cupboard drinker, (now I don't drink and haven't for 2 years) and to have a night or two abstaining in particular situations wasn't easy and although I didn't argue, I know how you were trying to cope.
Being in a relationship and having a child would make you think that everything had finally changed, however, this wasn't to be, as your partner and next door neighbour developed an attraction towards each other, blocking you off, which I'm deeply sorry for, as I believed my wife (now ex) had something going on behind my back, which was denied, but your situation is current and that's a worry for you and your daughter.
I can't tell you to stop, that's only something you can decide for yourself, and I'm not suggesting you do, people always told me to stop but it made no difference and even if you decide to sell the house, this doesn't mean their relationship will stop, unfortunately, you and your partner need to come to an agreement, it takes two to tango.
Please get back to us as I'd really like to continue talking with you, although my reply may not be immediate, I will look out for you.
Take care.
Geoff.
