I am in need of prayer in my current relationship. I feel like I'm fighting a one person battle, a losing battle. I do not know what to do anymore or how to get my boyfriend to understand what he's doing to us. I don't know how to get my poin across anymore without someone getting defensive. There has been a road block in this relationship that could be stopped w/ one person, him. He's been hanging out w/ our neighbors who have become his friends. And it's getting to be to much. I feel so left out and neglected. I feel like my feelings don't matter. These people love him and I feel like an outsider. I don't choose to hang out w/ them for a couple reasons. I don't choose to spend all my time w/ them and I value my relationship enough to balance my time. I also don't believe I need to drink to have a good time. I don't know how to explain my situation, but this has built up inside of me and now it's become a bigger issue b/c I'm just hurt by it all. I want my relationship back. I'm praying right now for guidance in this matter and for the Lord to speak to my boyfriend as well and give him guidance. I just want peace restored. If this issue was resolved, I'd feel so much better about us again.

Lisa,

I will pray God restores your heart and mind, and that your will and God's will be aligned, for his service and glory! May he guide your spirit and protect your heart. I pray for God's intervention in your circumstance, and may His word guard your heart as you seek ye first.

I will be praying for you!

Isaiah 26:3-4
3 You will keep in perfect peace
him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
4 Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD , the LORD , is the Rock eternal.

Dear Lisa,
I don't know if you are saying that when your boyfriend is with his friends, he is drinking. But, if that is what you are saying, I beg you to please consider breaking this off now. I was married to a drinker for 18 years. When we were dating, I knew that it seemed he always had a drink when we were with his friends (which was alot). And, he spent a lot of time with his friends without me. I didn't know it meant that if we married, that would still be the case, and even worse. He was gone nearly every night as soon as dinner was over. Every Sat/Sun he would go golfing (drinking on the course). Every Friday night he would go out with his friends. Many nights he would have drinks at the bar with his co-workers instead of coming straight home. It's a horrible life. Please pay attention to the warning signs. It doesn't matter how much you love them, you can't live in this situation and stay healthy long-term.
Please read up on alcoholism. There are many signs that drinking actually is an issue with a person: that it is not merely an occasional choice of beverage.

My prayer for you is this:

Father, if this is indeed the case that Lisa's boyfriend has a drinking problem, please open her eyes to this fact, and help her to choose to separate from him unless/until he has chosen to give it up completely. Help her to understand what she is dealing with and that it will get only worse. Please give her the strength to make the hard decision to set a standard for her life now; and, not to allow herself to get caught in a net that must ultimately lead to disaster. Grant her wisdom I pray in Jesus Precious Name. Amen

Lisa
I liked Soteria's answer. She told you that in a loving kind fashion. I suggest praying that God will give you more wisdom and discernment. You already have some discernment about him because of the way you say he treats you. The bible warns us to not become unequally yoked with unbelievers because what fellowship has light with darkness? I pray for you and him to seek God's will. May there be peace and not strife as you discuss these things with him.

Heavenly Father,
I ask that you guide and order Lisa steps in this situation. I ask that if the boyfriend is not save, that you would save/deliver him from the hands of the enemy. I ask that you send people in her life that LOVE you as much if not more than she loves you. Lord surround her with people that are seeking you and not worldly things. Father I ask that you would touch this situation and give everyone involved a discerning spirit to hear your will for their lives. I ask these things in your mighty and precious name. Amen