Abstainer -

are not tempted by things once they are "off-limits".

: Once they decide something is off-limits, they often stop thinking about it entirely, which saves significant mental energy. abstainer

: Reviewers from The Guardian describe the writing as having the "vividness and economy of a screenplay," likening its grit and tension to " The Wire by gaslight ". Strengths : are not tempted by things once they are "off-limits"

: It is easier to have none of something than to have "just a little bit". Strengths : : It is easier to have

feel "panicky" at the thought of "never" having something and actually find that occasional indulgence strengthens their resolve. The Abstainer: A Novel: 9780593133873: McGuire, Ian: Books

: They struggle with moderation; for instance, they can't eat just one square of chocolate and often find negotiating with themselves exhausting. Abstainer vs. Moderator :