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The art of wanting something so much you decide not to have it.
means The deliberate practice of refraining from indulging in something, often food, alcohol, or sex.
from From Latin abstinere, to hold back, built from abs- (away) and tenere (to hold) — literally holding yourself away from the buffet.
Gym vs BarDistinct from temperance, which permits moderation.
Calendar eventLent observes it for forty days annually.
Medical termWithdrawal symptoms officially called abstinence syndrome.