Very good point. I have been very lucky in that I've only experienced something similar to this once. My steady boyfriend in college had a drinking problem and it started to affect all areas of his life. I broke up with him and then let him come back. I didn't work the second time, either.

I don't regret letting him back, so it's really no big deal now. Especially after he got professional help and went on to get his law degree and now has a very loyal clientele in a prestigious law firm.

I'm very proud of him and I'm glad things worked out for the best.