He will try to "be nice" to hoover you back in,
but as an alcoholic myself, I can tell you simply
not drinking for a few days , weeks, months is nothing
like recovery, as the underlying issues are not being addressed
that led to the drinking in the first place.
He will most likely be drinking as soon as you "cancel" the divorce,
and start the cycle again, if he isn't sneaking it already. . . trust your gut on this.
Hawkeye ... the above is what I fear the most and it is always what sucks me back in. And, it isn't just the drinking. It is also goes to behavior that isn't 'acceptable,' ie. behavior that led to the affairs that I have uncovered. None of that horrible situation resulted in changes that were promised.
I'm pretty sure he's had a few beers tonight. But all is relatively quiet. Other than my kiddos who are being loud and noisy and having fun.
Tomorrow will be another day ....