In situation like this...

Beautiful questions. 1. I am a man, but no woman should tolerate a husband coming home drunk every night. I would just lock the bedroom. He should make himself comfortable on the couch. If you keep the bedroom door open, who knows if he gets abusive from the intoxication and beats you up. Let him sleep it off first in the couch. 2. If the children are falling behind in class,it is indication they need help. Either you help, or get them external help. If money is an issue, talk to their teachers how she/he can help. Even if she/he cannot help, ask them what else can be done? Maybe more facilitated homework? 3.If it's an old lady who cuts in, and you can tell it was not intentional and you are in no hurry, let her go first. No need to get upset. If you are really in a hurry, just see if she has many items. If she does, maybe you might want to remind her gently that you were in line first. But how many items can an old lady buy and carry on her own? 4. Friendship first. There are many fish in the ocean. Through life, you will find out it's never worthwhile to forgo real friends over perceived love. At least that's my opinion. 5. Well, I must say the last question applies to most working adults sometime in their career. What to do? It's really your call. How much do you treasure the job you have to stay or think that you are so precious that you should leave and look for greener pastures. There is no contractual clauses in employment terms to insist you will be promoted anyway. It's time in exchange for salary. Fullstop! The above are just my opinions. Feel free to differ.