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I like this one "Because this will be a great way for me to filter friends and lovers better—does it still work sober, are we having fun with the lights on… can
by quickthrower2 5y ago
I like this one "Because this will be a great way for me to filter friends and lovers better—does it still work sober, are we having fun with the lights on… can you live with remembering me to the fullest?"
I am pretty much given up alcohol (let's say I drink 1-2 units per month). I could go zero, and this has inspired me to do so. The reason for me is simple. Health issues. Can't afford to carry any "passengers" on my body/health, be that excess sugar, alcohol, etc. Even with a health problem, still get people not understanding why you wouldn't want to get wasted at work, like I am weird, like an elf. Interesting.
I get de-energized trying to defend my position on anything, so I now have decided to try to decline drinking-encouraged situations.
- Nursie 5y agoI drink (when I want to, not constantly or anything...), my partner doesn't. It's amazing to see the flak she takes for it, and how people sometimes just won't give up. It's not that weird! Some folks immediately ask lots of personal questions, and others react like she's crazy. I must admit since being with her it has become very apparent how normalised drinking and being drunk are in our society.
- khazhoux 5y agoAt my house we joke that it'd easier to tell friends we're recovering alcoholics. Then people instantly respect your decision and respect you, instead of pegging you as a downer.
- quickthrower2 5y agoReligion also seems to be an acceptable reason.
- openknot 5y agoI've had a similar experience with certain groups of people, but not all social groups are like that. Most recently, the groups of people I currently know overwhelmingly don't drink alcohol when I see them; sobriety when meeting up for dinner or karaoke is normalized, and it would seem out of place to order a drink.