Originally Posted by
hopeangel 
isn't it amazing how when you have some time to yourself for reflection and the fog lifts how clearly you can see?
I have a hunch that this is perhaps what the counsellor is driving at. For you, not for him.
His reaction is entirely predictable, I'm afraid. Becauee he knows that you will be able to see the wood for the trees after some time apart and because he knows the ball is actually entirely in his court as far as the drinking is concerned. Well, good. Better you know now than in 10 years time, no?