The biggest motivation now for me to never drink again is not the dreaded hangovers, lost time or health implications anymore.
These are still huge but they are not #1.
It is the fear of erasing the emotional growth I have gained sober. It may not be much but I and others have noticed.
If you don't mind me saying, I believe this is what you are experiencing also city in relation to you and your wife communicating.
I know communication in my household has never been better as well.
I just bought some t-shirts this morning. Online
Being the fashionista I am they double as daily attire and pj's LOL