ABSTRACT
Drinking to excess … smoking … overeating … internet porn … other obsessions: if you’re habituated, or addicted, or in some way dependent on a substance or an activity that is not in your best interest, read on. This chapter introduces the reader to the possibility of ending the relationship with this “constant companion” while there’s still time. If the pattern of behavior that has so much power over you has become somewhat automatic, do yourself the favor of becoming explicit about it. Bring it into sharp focus and make a deliberate decision about its place in your life as you grow old. The author suggests next steps for readers who want to make a change in this long-term relationship.
