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Does anyone else have a "wine noise" window?

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Designless · 20/02/2026 19:15

I do. Every evening from about 6pm to 8pm I think OO SOME WINE WOULD BE NICE. If I don't have any by 8 (which I usually don't, don't worry readers) the urge goes away.

I don't really get it with other treats. Like I love chocolate but it's not the same.

Maybe it's the socialised guilt around alcohol?

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Soosiesoo · 21/02/2026 18:39

LindorDoubleChoc · 20/02/2026 20:19

Yes, 6pm until dinner. Every day. I don't even drink with dinner, if there's any left in my glass after eating I will pour it away. I find it strange.

Yes same!

CeciliaMars · 21/02/2026 11:05

Yes but sadly 1 glass of wine now results in poor sleep and heart palpitations at age 47.

GingerBeverage · 21/02/2026 10:27

Yes but 5-6pm.

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 21/02/2026 10:03

Used to. Always had a glass of wine while cooking the dinner - until I had pneumonia/pleurisy, 3 weeks in hospital, masses of ABs that made everything taste weird or horrible.

3 years ago now, and I’ve never wanted the ‘cooking’ wine since. Will still have a glass or 2 if out for lunch/dinner though.

Hallywally · 21/02/2026 10:00

I used to have it on certain nights of the week but got out of the habit. Similarly with vaping, smoking, nicotine tablets etc! I’ve had a lot of vices 🤣 Choc & crisps in the evening always a big trigger still for me.

CloakedInGucci · 21/02/2026 09:55

I used to. Just that period after putting DC to bed where I’d sit down and think “ooh a nice cold glass of wine would be lovely”.

But it doesn’t agree with me anymore unfortunately. Even a small glass makes me feel a bit shit, so I’ve not drunk in well over a year.

BitOutOfPractice · 21/02/2026 09:54

ScarlettSarah · 20/02/2026 22:49

No, not at all. Craving alcohol every night is surely a sign of an alcohol problem.

Oh bore off.

Surely giving in to the craving is the problem.

My window is when I’m walking home from work on a Thursday. The temptation to walk home via my local is strong. I rarely do!

dudsville · 21/02/2026 09:52

I do too, but I find this with most things. I don't wake up hungry and often don't want to eat until 10 or 11 am. I don't fancy sweets outside of midday, I don't want a meal after about 5 or 6 pm, and I don't tend to want wine if I haven't had it before 9pm.

Nitgel · 21/02/2026 09:50

I gave up booze years ago but replace the wine window eith a bath window. :D

Toddlerteaplease · 21/02/2026 09:47

I have tea windows! 9-10am when I’m working. Then after lunch, then again around 4pm. Different timescale if I’m not working but similar. I don’t like wine.

onelumporthree · 21/02/2026 09:45

No, but I do have a "cake urge" window. 😂

ConcernedOfClapham · 21/02/2026 09:42

JacknDiane · 20/02/2026 19:17

No but since getting on i can't handle a glass of wine 😩

I thought it was about how tolerant you are of your drinking companion’s volume when you’re on the wine; mines can get quite loud! 😆

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Designless · 21/02/2026 09:40

ScarlettSarah · 20/02/2026 22:49

No, not at all. Craving alcohol every night is surely a sign of an alcohol problem.

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ScarlettSarah · 20/02/2026 22:49

No, not at all. Craving alcohol every night is surely a sign of an alcohol problem.

BIWI · 20/02/2026 22:48

Yep. The White Wine Witch. If I'm not drinking (which I try to do at least 3 nights a week) then I've found that a can/bottle of 0% alcohol lager/IPA really hits the spot and helps to bridge the gap. Once I serve dinner. I'm happy to drink water/sparkling water after that.

danij5873 · 20/02/2026 22:48

Yes!!! I love to have a glass of wine when I’m cooking on the weekend, if I do it usually leads to another glass when im sat watching tv, but if I don’t have one at that point I usually don’t have any at all.

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Designless · 20/02/2026 22:46

Furlane · 20/02/2026 22:43

Oh dear, maybe it’s because I’m French and we drink like fish, but I’ve never felt guilty about having a glass of wine (every day). It’s almost sacrilegious if I don’t!!

I don't think there's anything wrong with it in principle but I feel healthier having breaks (and I enjoy it more if I don't have it too often).

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Furlane · 20/02/2026 22:43

Oh dear, maybe it’s because I’m French and we drink like fish, but I’ve never felt guilty about having a glass of wine (every day). It’s almost sacrilegious if I don’t!!

flutterby1 · 20/02/2026 22:37

Designless · 20/02/2026 19:19

Yes me too!! Cooking is the best time.

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ThePoshUns · 20/02/2026 22:29

On a Friday it’s 5-7pm, once I’ve cooked and eaten I’m fine . Managed to resist this evening and am feeling good about it.

hididdlyho · 20/02/2026 22:20

Yes, for me it's Saturday evenings when I've finished work for the week. Stopped drinking at the start of the year (after a boozy Christmas) and haven't really had the noise since. DH bought us a bottle last weekend for valentines day and this evening I found myself thinking how a drink would be nice after work tomorrow. I'm just going to have to remind myself it's ok to think it, but that doesn't mean I have to or should drink.

EasternStandard · 20/02/2026 22:11

Olderandwiserpossibly · 20/02/2026 19:17

I thought this was a thread about some new type of double glazing OP

Haha I really didn’t know what the title could mean wrt a window.

Re op no I’ve gone off wine

Greenkitchenwalls · 20/02/2026 21:28

My alcohol trigger is the kids bedtime. Every night almost without fail I have a drink once they are in bed. Start to crave it around 6pm and will have one around 8/9pm.

Really interested in the idea of it being 5-7pm and going away with food. It's definitely not that for me, 5-7pm I'm rushing about with kids and can't think beyond chicken nuggets and lost ballet shoes and ripped reading books. It's when I see the light at the end of the tunnel (ie they are in bed) that it kicks right in.

I do also have a few whiney windows. 1990s double glazing 🙄

2old4thispoo · 20/02/2026 21:22

No, I've never thought that.

HelenaWaiting · 20/02/2026 21:20

KimberleyClark · 20/02/2026 21:10

I get white wine noise on summer evenings. In the winter I’d just as soon have a cup of tea.

Warm summer evenings. A glass of ice-cold lager with little beads of condensation on the outside of the glass. I don't even like lager.

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