Originally Posted by
kbsss 
Yes, I'm realizing that my plan to give it up for only a certain period of time is probably hindering my ability to get over my love affair!
Absolutely spot on, by saying a certain period of time you're leaving your AV a wide open door for it to rationalise you back into drinking. After all, if you can give up for a week or so then that proves you don't have a problem, so one or two can't hurt can it..... (and repeat)