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Why do you drink everyday? Or why don't you?

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Longroadforgotten · 17/05/2020 18:45

DP drinks every day. It bothers me but I can't pinpoint why. I think it is because in my mind it is a one way ticket to becoming dependant. But I'm the polar opposite. I don't drink at all. I used to occasionally but since being pregnant and giving birth I've had a sip of beer here and there and that is it. I can't say I particularly miss it and I prefer being in my right mind all the time (I've always been a lightweight). Therefore, I am not really sure why someone would be compelled to drink every day. Please don't think I'm judging. I'm not. I just want to get more of an overall view of people's drinking habits. DP assures me most people drink most days to relax, unwind and obviously they enjoy it!

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ITonyah · 17/05/2020 19:43

I don't drink wine everyday but I do love a massive glass of wine when all my work is done.

My dh does things differently to me but I don't find it "odd"

Glitterbubbles · 17/05/2020 19:44

My partner and I only really drink when we are out/have friends round. We can go months without drinking and then drink a few times in a single week if we have social events where alcohol is involved (we do socialise more than that but mostly non-alcohol-related!).

We both feel groggy the day after a drink even if it’s just one - not sure if that’s normal/because we only drink infrequently? So that’s why we don’t drink regularly. It also massively affects my quality of sleep and I am someone who needs decent sleep to function.

Sadie789 · 17/05/2020 19:47

I only drink on special occasions or nights out (remember those?) so maybe once a month at most.

If I have even one alcoholic drink it makes me feel groggy later or I will have a rubbish sleep, and the next day will be tired, grumpy and irritable.

So I would rather plan a hangover in advance, ideally with a clear day of no children and nothing to do that let’s me recover properly.

I find it incredible that some people (a lot of people) can drink daily and not feel the effects of it in some way.

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selfisolationsociety · 17/05/2020 19:47

I don’t because of the tablets I am on for migraines.

Soubriquet · 17/05/2020 19:48

I don’t

I don’t like the taste of alcohol

lockdowngandt · 17/05/2020 19:49

We don't drink everyday maybe once a month at a stretch and usually only about 2 drinks (g&t or something) maybe 3-4 for DH. We don't really enjoy it and would only usually get drunk on a night out/special occasion - the nights out don't happen much as we and all our social circle have small DCs now.

My DM and DF drink a lot. Which is what put me off it TBH.

Chosennone · 17/05/2020 19:51

Lockdown is different as I'm WFH and DH is furloughed. We've fallen into a 'little and often' habit. I make sure i have 2 days with nothing though, usually Monday and Tuesday. DH is having a beer or 2 most nights. He would only have 3 at the weekend.

ChaToilLeam · 17/05/2020 19:51

We don’t drink every day, for me it’s a social thing. Also I just don’t feel it’s healthy to do every day. Although I don’t feel terrible the next day, I do feel a bit fuzzy round the edges which isn’t idea if I have a demanding day ahead.

Squirrelblanket · 17/05/2020 19:53

@worldweary45 That's the thing though isn't it, we all like different things. It would never occur to me to eat a slice of cake and I don't get the obsession that we're all supposed to have about it these days. 🤷‍♀️

But I do like a glass of wine on a Friday night!

Settle59 · 17/05/2020 19:54

i don't cos dieting/calorie restriction

SunbathingDragon · 17/05/2020 19:57

I don’t drink very often but might go through a phase where I drink more than others eg last year I didn’t drink anything but this year I have had at least six alcoholic drinks.

It’s not something I miss and because I rarely drink, I have little tolerance so it affects me quicker which I dislike.

BackforGood · 17/05/2020 19:59

I don't drink very often at home.
I guess it is a combination of reasons.
One being that 'having a drink' is part of socialising for me - there's something "not quite right" to me, about sitting on your own, with alcohol. Seems a bit like the first step on a slippery slope.
Secondly, whereas I quite like a glass of wine or the odd spirit, I'm just not that bothered. If drinking a glass of wine were 'good' for me, then I'd be quite happy to, but because it is, in effect, empty calories, I'd prefer to save my 'bad habits' for chocolate, which I love. Wine is just 'nice' so doesn't rank as highly.
Thirdly - in normal times, I'm frequently driving somewhere in the evenings- either a meeting of my own, or picking up one of the dc, so I couldn't drink until very late, then I find I don't drop off to sleep so quickly.
I don't think badly of people who drink at home, some nights - it's fine but I do wonder about people who need a drink every night.

I think he is very wrong to pronounce that everybody drinks every night.

catlovingdoctor · 17/05/2020 20:01

Because life.

MintyChapstick · 17/05/2020 20:03

I don't drink very often because my DM is a functioning alcoholic who drinks everyday and uses it as a coping mechanism to deal with stresst etc. I don't want to fall into the same trap.

MamaGothel · 17/05/2020 20:06

I don't drink everyday because when I do drink I like to have 2 or 3 glasses and get a bit tipsy. That wouldn't be ideal to be doing everyday. I drink once a week usually.

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Longroadforgotten · 17/05/2020 20:06

Thank you all for replying. I assumed lockdown would increase the amount people consume. Maybe I need to lighten up a little and accept it for what it is it isn't like he is binge drinking each night.

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Hedgehog44 · 17/05/2020 20:07

I drink wine most evenings, usually share a bottle with DH. At the weekend it's more. I we do cut down when We are on diets and that's fine too but it's my grownup time. I like the relaxation and the rituals of the different wines, different glasses etc. I was brought up with wine at dinner, in the evening etc so when I left home I just carried on and did what my parents did.

riotlady · 17/05/2020 20:08

I don’t drink every day, there’s no particular reason why it just wouldn’t occur to me really. I’ll have the odd glass of wine or bacardi and coke but it’s usually for a “reason”- bbq, takeaway after a stressful day, evening with friends.

zafferana · 17/05/2020 20:13

Normally I don't - I only drink at the weekend - but since lockdown and having my DH and kids at home 24/7 I often have a glass of wine in the evening. Why? Because it's the easiest way to relax. Yes, I can go for a walk, but chances are I've already been out for a run or I've done a home workout or something and usually by 6pm I'm making dinner and don't have time to be out for 40 mins or so to walk down to the park and back.

BacklashStarts · 17/05/2020 20:13

That would bother me too, mainly because alcohol is addictive and you build tolerance so it’s easy for the amount to creep up. Also it’s not got for you. And it’s pricey.

I also think that’s a lot of gin to get through in a week - not a small drink nightly.

GrumpiestOldWoman · 17/05/2020 20:18

3-4 nights a week I'll have 1 or 2 large gin & tonics. Occasionally (once a month?) I'll have 3 or 4.

lyingwanker · 17/05/2020 20:23

I can say I almost never drink. Maybe once or twice a year at the most.

I don't like the taste, I've never been a lover of cold drinks anyway, especially not fizzy ones and wine is too strong.

I know loads of other people that hardly ever drink too. Mostly women but that's not saying that that's the norm or say thing.

DidoLamenting · 17/05/2020 20:23

I used to drink a lot if I was out socially but even then very , very rarely drank at home.

I lost all taste for alcohol 2 years ago and don't drink at all now. I don't miss it.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 17/05/2020 20:23

I don't drink every day because I don't think it's healthy to. I don't like wine so I drink spirits. I enjoy a drink but I stick to Friday and Saturday nights only.

DuckonaBike · 17/05/2020 20:24

I don’t drink every day because I think it’s the easiest way to keep a lid on the weekly total. It also gives your body and mind a break from alcohol, which should help avoid becoming dependent. Having said that, if you aren’t an addictive type and don’t drink too much in total then it’s probably fine.

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