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*As long as the alcoholic drinks, the partner preserves the appearance of blamelessness, while both know that this is not true.

*As long as the alcoholic drinks, the partner preserves the appearance of blamelessness, while both know that this is not true.

* ...since alcoholism is a [[game (Berne)|game]] rather than a disease, a person can choose not to play. ... If one believes that  then one can also believe that alcoholics can permanently change their life - for the better.

* ...since alcoholism is a game] rather than a disease, a person can choose not to play. ... If one believes that  then one can also believe that alcoholics can permanently change their life - for the better.

*I am in favor of tough mindedness but want to clarify that what I mean by  I mean that working with alcoholics requires a clear, objective perception of the facts which at times is tough to maintain. But this needs to be coupled with a nurturing, loving outlook toward human beings

*I am in favor of tough mindedness but want to clarify that what I mean by  I mean that working with alcoholics requires a clear, objective perception of the facts which at times is tough to maintain. But this needs to be coupled with a nurturing, loving outlook toward human beings

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