Does anyone else drink most evenings?

[SandraOhh]

I do. Wine usually, a couple of glasses. It's how I unwind. I do skip some nights. I know it's not great for you but everyone has their vices. It helps me cope and feel happier and more able to 'do' life.

I have wine 🍷🍷 every Sunday at Mass @wantanotherdog

Yes

I do and I enjoy it. A couple of beers to relax and chill are delightful.
I have no plans to change in the near future.

No, I am 47 and have virtually stopped. I drink once every 4-5 months now. I feel awful every time and can’t hack it at all. I don’t know why I haven’t stopped altogether. Peer pressure probably more than anything

@Lanique

Don't ever ask on here op. You'll be diagnosed as an alcoholic as all the tee totallers fall over themselves to tell you.

This! The people on this forum made a pregnant mum sound like an alki based on her pre pregnancy drinking!

Op, each to their own and good for you! Enjoy ❤️

No

@Chickoletta
In Ephesians chapter 5 verse 18 it says 'And don't get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled with the Spirit'. (It's talking about God's Spirit here - not brandy etc)
Then there's Romans 13 verse 13 and Galatians 5 verse 21. I certainly can't think of anywhere where drinking too much is recommended! But Jesus himself drank wine, so it's not banned either....

Jesus turned water into wine, so I think it's clear what he thought about it!

Growing up our Parish Priest was always pished.🥂🥂

Not every evening but we go enjoy wine or a beer, perhaps a g&t. Probably drink more than I should but can go days with no drink

I suspect most guzzlers won't answer this thread... hic...

I do and until recently when I actually totalled up my units per week, I didn't really give it a thought. Now I have a few off alcohol nights and drink something soft.

@wantanotherdog

My mother never drank alcohol - she just didn't like the taste. My dad, coming from a heavy drinking family, always drank heavily. When he was a baby, his mother used to dunk his dummy in whisky to keep him quiet, and she had whisky in her tea every morning at breakfast. At 92, dad decided to control his drinking and no longer drinks spirits. That was a huge step for him and I'm full of admiration for him. I love a sherry or a small glass of wine in the evening as I prepare dinner but I've never been a big drinker. I'd hate the feeling of being out of control and, as a Christian, the bible tells me not to be drunk so it's not an option under any circumstances!

At 92 I'd say if it ain't broke don't fix it!

I do, can't reallyremember the last evening that I didn't have a drink. I have a love, hate relationship with alcohol. I stopped for a couple of years, then started again and slowly back to where I was, so going to stop again but really think it should be for good this time...but I love the taste!

No but then I live with an alcoholic and one of us needs to be sober in case something happens in the night.

Thing is, @ Cockspadget, lots of people have falls at 92, end up in hospital with broken hips and don't come out again. I knew that if dad drank too much and fell during the pandemic and he was hospitalised, he might catch the virus in there. He's a really lovely man and very active - and I want to keep him that way! However, he's also an adult and I wasn't going to nag him. It was his own decision to cut down on his drinking and I'm very proud of him.

@wantanotherdog - you’re absolutely right. I think many theologians would argue that Paul was writing to a very specific audience here - those establishing the early church in Ephesus, not necessarily in general terms but it’s very hard to argue with St Paul!

I was brought up in a teetotal Methodist family with grandparents who ‘signed the pledge’ at a young age. Again, I would say that the early Methodists were preaching to a very specific audience of miners, labourers etc, amongst whom drinking was a huge problem. John Wesley himself enjoyed a drink as I understand it.

I now work within the CofE and am always a bit surprised at how much drinking is part of their culture. Our Dean and Chapter all drink and entertain generously with wine.

Whatever works for the individual and their own conscience I guess as long as it is not causing social problems as it did for the Ephesians and 19thC miners.

No. Calories and disturbs my sleep. Helps me to get to sleep but makes me wake too early.

@wantanotherdog yes, very true! The spirits obviously haven't impacted his physical health so far to get to 92 and still be active, but totally agree about the falling risk aspect, hadn't thought about that.

nope. im 40 and have been complete teetotal my whole life.

Nope… but I can’t make it through a day without chocolate or Coke Zero sooo…

Tonight I’ve had two 125ml glasses. I’m slightly annoyed with myself as I was planning a night off, but it’s been a rough day/week and I fancied a treat.

If you're happy with it it's fine. There are much worse things in life to worry about.

Hi yep a glass and a bit almost every night, have it around 6.30 to wind down, cooking for kids or with partner - I find it lasts around 4 nights which seems fine and though I really look forward to it I do stop naturally. I’m early 50s now and was known to knock it back in my youth but can’t stand that drunk feeling anymore.

Contrary to the unpleasant comments, I am Not teetotal, but drinking every day, or most days is actually Always a problem - alcohol is not a coping strategy and surely this is exactly how alcoholism starts - shouldn't alcohol be a part of a relaxed social evening or a pleasure on a Friday or Saturday night with dinner, or during a night out, rather than a routine - sounds dangerous to me