Your last post really made me smile!
Mine has not quit drinking, so don't forget that the alcoholism is progressive. So the guy each of the gals after me got was even worse. I know that for a fact.
There comes a time when they can no longer charm anyone even for a short while and their health is shot and then that game no longer works at all.
Just something for you to consider.
It is what I have seen happen with my X abusive alcoholic passion.