If you are drinking the same amount each night and not needing more...

[Pruni]

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I don't think drinking every day is moderate and it seems like pruni can't stop easily or she wouldn't be asking if its a problem.Pruni you sound like you have an addictive personality and it could be anything and you would get a bit hooked Cutting down gradually would be the way to go If you drink 3or more glasses every night you must be in a permanent state of dehydration which can make you feel really rough

I agree with Expat - the thing is, if there was just whisky in the house, I would go without - but I really love the taste of a beer or a glass of wine - and when I've gone to the trouble of cooking a lovely meal, I just won't sit down with a glass of water!

But I consider 1 beer almost the equivalent of a night off!

I don't find drinking daily, moderately, every day a problem in and of itself. I truly don't.

BUT, I have lived in cultures where this is put into practice - France, Italy, etc. - and their attitude towards alcohol is very different from the British and American one.

Now indeed what Pruni has posted recently does suggest she has an addictive personality, perhaps.

But I do know many, many people who drink a glass or two of beer or wine a night, every night, and honestly I cannot see where they are all problem drinkers.

I reckon it depends on the size of the glass. If they are three wee 100ml glasses then I wouldn't see it as a problem - just a mild habit. If they are lovely big 250ml glasses then it's probably more of a problem. You're probably not an alcoholic but you will be giving your liver a hammering. I know exactly what you mean when you describe not being able to say no to anything - I'm exactly the same . However, having said all that, if you are feeling even a tiny bit uncomfortable about your drinking then I would take that as an indication that it is something that you might need to address.

Should say, pruni - I do have an agenda with this. I recently cut back totally after starting to feel very guilty about my bottle a night habit.

I agree expat that it is different for different people but those who don't feel it is a problem rarely mention stopping or cutting down.In fact people who have no problems with alcohol don't really discuss their drinking habits ime.

I suspect you're right, Noddy.

I suspect you're right, Noddy.

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