Neither myself or my partner drink. We both did in our younger years but haven’t really drank in several years. I was never a heavy drinker. I think having a few drinks is fine but I grew up with my then stepdads (brothers dad) being an alcoholic, my uncle also had drink issues and when I was younger I went out with a co worker who happened to have massive problems with binge drinking at the weekend. I hated it. Also the taste or effect. Just doesn’t appeal to me. I have no problem with people drinking in moderation.
I feel like an alien amongst people for being t-total. I don’t go out all that often but I get fed up of being asked why I don’t drink and made to feel like an outsider 😩
I had my family around earlier. Asked if they wanted a drink. I meant a cup of tea, water, juice type thing. It was also early afternoon.
Stepdad asked if I had some alcohol. I thought he was joking and said no sorry and laughed it off but I think he was serious and was disappointed I didn’t have any. Then proceeded to look I my fridge not believing it could be Christmas without alcohol. I said there wasn’t a single drop in the house and hasn’t been in years.
If my family knew us well enough they would know we don’t drink and wouldn’t buy it just for the sake of Christmas.
Aibu to think that you can get through like without drinking? My grandparents are both complete non drinkers (my grans had like one alcoholic drink in her life) and I think I get it from them. My mum and stepdad on the other hand get a bit carried away.
I’m not sure what I’m getting at but I just wanted to vent.
If you want to drink, fine, Great.
If people don’t want to drink, don’t act like we are some weird species 🤣🤣