When I think of my relationship with alcohol, I think of the last serious relationship I had. Things were great in the beginning. Lots of fun. Over time, the good times became less and less and the pain staying in this relationship grew. Even with this, I was determined to stay with this person, thinking things would get better, but it never did. It took a crisis to wake me up and see things for what it was. I still miss the good times I had with her but I know it was a toxic relationship and I'm much better off now that I moved on. John