He thought he’d found a clever way to fight his addiction — he’d only drink with a partner.

One night, the craving came. He set the table: two cups, one bottle… and waited. No one arrived. Minutes passed. Hours. Even a fly became his excuse.

The mistake wasn’t the drink itself — it was placing temptation right in front of him. True strength isn’t wrestling desire at its peak; it’s the wisdom to keep it far away. Don’t set the table for your struggles. Create distance, and you create freedom.