Dallas Bragg gives five recommendations for couples where one partner uses methamphetamine. Temporarily close the relationship, require complete transparency, talk about meth use every day, learn to recognize red-flag behaviors, and set boundaries with real consequences.
For couples, when one is using meth and the other isn't, here are the 5 top nuggets of advice I have for you based on my experience so far. Number 1, close the relationship. No question, you have to close it down so you can both focus 100% on the relationship. Number 2, the user must commit to 100% full transparency. He might feel like a child in the relationship for a while, and you might feel like the parent, the non-user, But privacy must be given up temporarily. Number 3, the issue of meth use must be brought up and discussed openly every single day to keep it top of mind. Many couples skirt around the issue and it falls through the cracks. Number 4, the non-user partner would benefit from taking a deep dive into understanding the meth use culture and the nature of chemsex so that he can better predict and understand behavioral red flags. Number 5, boundaries. Very specific boundaries should be set on the user, the use partner, that have specific consequences. He will not stop until the consequences outweigh the benefits. All right, what have I missed in your experience? Tell me in the comments.
