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I'm a person currently struggling to find that line as well, and what I'm currently using as a barometer is: does it affect your livelihood? I would say that m
by Friction87 10y ago
I'm a person currently struggling to find that line as well, and what I'm currently using as a barometer is: does it affect your livelihood?
I would say that my love of alcohol and wine in particular would qualify as an addiction; but at the same time I'm able to hold down a job. My bosses are happy with my work and I do feel fulfilled with what I've accomplished at the end of the workday.
I'm sure psychologists would have a field day with me but as far as your original question I've offered my input.
- schoen 10y agoSome people would add: does it affect your relationships?
- Friction87 10y agoLOL it's nice that you think I have relationships. I hope that answers your question. E: to amend that, I do have a small group of close male friends but I do have trouble finding an intimate relationship, due to other (unrelated? maybe?) issues with women.
- schoen 10y agoI didn't only mean romantic relationships, but family relationships and friendships. I'm sure there are plenty of non-addiction-related reasons for being single!
- Friction87 10y agoIt's interesting about the familial relationships. My father is pretty far along the religious spectrum and I am not, however we get along just fine. Of course the alcohol is something of a taboo and there have been certain frictions in between my life choices and his (such as the drinking and piercings/tattoos) however overall the relationship is still what I'd consider stable. I realize I might have taken this a bit too personally and lost track of the overall theme. I do agree that judging the effect of certain vices could also be judged by more than just "does it affect your livelihood".