hi Betterlife
I did kinda the same thing with committing to not drinking 'just for today'...but my plan had no timeframe. I was determined to do that every day for the rest of my life, if that's what I needed to do.
Happily at about 3 months, forever didn't seem like a big deal anymore and I committed forever.
This just me, but I think if I'd set an end date I would have been subconsciously waiting for that date, maybe even setting things up for a drink in anticipation of that date.
This alcoholism thing is relentless and very patient. Just make sure you're really running the show here and not the AV.
The AV shouldn't get a say. Dialogue and compromise is not necessary - y'know?
Best wishes
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