I have a theory, would be interested to know whether I'm right

[harman]

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We're cohabiting and we drink LOADS.

Just for your information, y'know.

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Hello harman!

Ooh, dunno. I certainly drank more when I was single because I used to go to the pub a lot to meet new people. Also there was a lot of pressure on me to provide for the children and being self-employed I was very stressed.

But don't some people drink more once they get together with someone - you know, the having wine with dinner thing and opening a bottle because you're sharing a drink together?

I think it depends on the circumstances.

eg: married folk don't have to go to the pub in the hope of meeting a bloke, single peeps may want to do this.

Married folk don't have to work up courage in order to snog/shag someone (presumably ) whereas a singleton might.

Also, single folk don't have an other half tutting at them every time they open a bottle of wine...

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aah, in that case, you just know a load of dipsos

Well, I drink more when I'm out with friends than if I'm with dh. Not sure what that says! And he drinks more than me all the time.

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I think you are right...
however there are always exceptions.

not amongst my single parent friends (just in case something goes wrong and they have to get the child to hospital)

Whereas I get to drink a glass most nights cos dh doesn't drink

I'm a single mum and I hardly drink at all. One glass with a meal when I'm out, once a month if that. Feeling ill and looing after a child isn't nice for anone, especially if you are alone.

harman - not much I don't think. I think that dipsomaniac is like a subset of alcoholic...

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married and barely drink

but didn't drink shedloads when single either and DH can't really drink due to meds

I can only take about 2 glasses of wine before squiffiness

I'm a single parent and hardly drink at all since getting divorced. Last drink was Christmas. Don't have childcare now or have the money.

am a single parent and i hardly drink now.

I might have a few drinks on a big night out with the girls but if i go out with my girlfriend i dont even drink. Its alot more fun i have found.

Am glad she doesnt really drink where as my ex husband drunk bloody loads and still does.