But, if words are your enemy, take inspiration from the sample sorry/apology letter to girlfriend shared in this post.

You may want to consider curtailing YOUR alcohol ... to have an alcoholic beverage (or two or three), consider doing it away from the house with women friends. Dear Abby: My wife is a wonderful ...

You may want to consider curtailing YOUR alcohol ... to have an alcoholic beverage (or two or three), consider doing it away from the house with women friends. Dear Closet: My wife is a wonderful ...

If you really feel the need to have an alcoholic beverage (or two or ... and are ready to throw in the towel, address your concerns to your wife in those terms. Tell her that because you aren ...