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MY boyfriend is drinking too much again. He swore off the booze between January and June after he fell down a flight of stone steps during a stag night.

Living with a sober man was bliss; he was reasonable, loving and a joy to be around.

He recovered from his “brewers droop” and was a wonderful lover for five whole months.

But he’s staggering home drunk at least twice a week now and overindulging at home in between.

If I dare to complain about how rude he is or how much joint money he spends on booze, he rips into me.

He slurs that I’m boring and resent him having a good time. I’m called a control freak and sworn at during drunken rants – quite a few things get broken and thrown.

I haven’t the energy for it. How do I make him see he’s pushing me over the edge? JANE SAYS: Does your man accept that he has a problem with drink? Perhaps you should ask him.

Calling you names is a childish response to a serious matter. Why should you put up with his drunken behaviour especially as he’s using some of your money?

Ask him to visit Alcoholics Anonymous (0800 9177 650) and promise to support him. If he refuses, you have to start thinking of yourself.

I worry he’s in a vicious cycle of bingeing and abstinence.You know how lovely your guy can be when sober, but the drunken behaviour is demoralising.

Does he realise how serious the situation is?