S/O (Poll) - Drinking

Borski2B · November 2011

I have chosen not to drink alcohol. I've given it a try on vacation (AI in Jamaica, luau in Hawaii) but it's just not for me. I don't mind at all when others drink, my DH loves a good beer! But I'd be lying if I said it was totally comfortable in most social situations when alcohol is present... I get a lot of "are you pregnant" and "why aren't you drinking" questions that I hate answering. Poll away, and feel free to chime in and explain or elaborate on the topic!
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houstonkdw · November 2011

I am your resident lush Stick out tongue

River Pestie · November 2011

Yep, I enjoy brewskys! Beer

ETA: The BF and I joke around about if I didn't drink I would lose too much weight. My diet consists of raw, unprocessed foods, and with all my working out, I started to drop weight. The beer helps keep me at my ideal weight. So it is a win/win! Smile

PineappleLane · November 2011

before i knew i was pg i drank A lot. in fact, it likely is why I got KU in the first place.

now i want wine.

eta: i tested/found out at 5 weeks.

MrsGoontz · November 2011

Yeah, I love wine. I love margaritas. It's so delicious!

FinallyKrisB · November 2011

I used to not drink for religious reasons.

It took me a while but discovering that I enjoy a nice glass of wine and a really good beer made being a teatotaller impossible. Now I have a single drink in the evenings several times a week. Dinner with friends may mean two drinks. I don't like the feeling of being drunk so I rarely drink to that extent.

*BlueAvocado* · November 2011

DH and I rarely drink, mainly because our idea of going out and having a good time just doesn't tend to include bars or clubs, and neither of us likes to drink while we eat.

We probably go to a couple of bars or clubs a year to meet up for friends' birthdays or something and when we DO drink we each have our preferred mixed drink, are happy to take shots with the group, and have a good time. But, for the price of our typical bar tab, we typically prefer to spend our time doing something where the focus isn't drinking and there's no headache the next day

CareBear01 · November 2011

I was strongly against drinking until I was 21. I always felt like I was going to get "caught" since it was illegal before then (I was a goody-goody). I still went to parties, but just didn't drink. I got a lot of the same questions - "why?" and my answer was always just "it's just not my thing" or "doesn't taste great". Most people were fine with that and left me alone. Then around my 21st b-day, i had a lot of changes going on, and since I was legal, I gradually started finding drinks that I liked. Previously, I think I had either tasted beer (yuk!) or something super strong that ppl would make me, so I didn't like the taste. Then, i found some things that were more fruity and not as overpowering - so I wasn't as against it anymore.

Sometimes it does feel strange if you are the only one not drinking and everyone is acting like idiots around you, though. lol. When I am PG and not drinking, and DH is, I get annoyed at him (he likes to be the center of attention), whereas, if I was joining, I would probably be pointing and laughing with the rest of the group! lol.

I don't drink very often - i am usually an "all or nothing" type. i don't do just 1 beer or 1 glass of wine at dinner. I would rather plan to have a "good" night out (although, 3-4 drinks is really my max), or nothing at all (seems like a waste of calories if you aren't even going to buzz!).

Not being PG, I probably drink on average once a month, if that?

DynamoTH214 · November 2011

houstonkdw:
I am your resident lush

I can be your roommate.

I usually have at least a glass of wine or a beer every evening just because I thoroughly enjoy the taste of wine or a good craft beer. In social situations, I have more because I'd be an antisocial nervous wreck if I didn't. It's not that I NEED it, I just feel much more comfortable with some booze in my system.

YOU DON'T KNOW ME! ;-)

kreeper611 · November 2011

During the summer, I crave a very cold beer. If we have a day of yardwork planned, I pick up a 12 pack. I usually only have 1-2, but I like it. And now that what I liked has changed (I drink more than just Bud Lite) I really enjoy trying new beers.

As for wine, DH and I enjoy wine together. We've taken a few vacations to Napa and really enjoy trying new wines, shopping for new wines once we get home, and drinking them. We're not drinking them to get hammered, but we enjoy the experience, I guess.

*BlueAvocado* · November 2011

CareBear01:
I was strongly against drinking until I was 21. I always felt like I was going to get "caught" since it was illegal before then (I was a goody-goody). I still went to parties, but just didn't drink. I got a lot of the same questions - "why?" and my answer was always just "it's just not my thing" or "doesn't taste great". Most people were fine with that and left me alone. Then around my 21st b-day, i had a lot of changes going on, and since I was legal, I gradually started finding drinks that I liked. Previously, I think I had either tasted beer (yuk!) or something super strong that ppl would make me, so I didn't like the taste. Then, i found some things that were more fruity and not as overpowering - so I wasn't as against it anymore.

Sometimes it does feel strange if you are the only one not drinking and everyone is acting like idiots around you, though. lol. When I am PG and not drinking, and DH is, I get annoyed at him (he likes to be the center of attention), whereas, if I was joining, I would probably be pointing and laughing with the rest of the group! lol.

I don't drink very often - i am usually an "all or nothing" type. i don't do just 1 beer or 1 glass of wine at dinner. I would rather plan to have a "good" night out (although, 3-4 drinks is really my max), or nothing at all (seems like a waste of calories if you aren't even going to buzz!).

Not being PG, I probably drink on average once a month, if that?

Haha..ditto the bolded for DH and I..if we *are* going to drink, then we're going all out.

BritanyV · November 2011

I'm not a big drinker. (obviously not a drinker when I am pregnant) We don't go to bars and clubs and even when I did, I never drank much. I don't like the taste of beer or wine. I enjoy a margarita or other mixed drink but that's it.

I may drink a few times a year and usually that is one glass of whatever when dh and I go out to eat or we may, on a whim, pick something up that we can mix from Specs and have a drink at home.

I'm a control freak and I have a fear of vomit. So that pretty much rules out getting drunk (a small buzz is ok) and I don't like being around drunks either.

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a COUPLE

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to get

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to get detox

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to get detox at the

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to get detox at

TexasHarmony · November 2011

I never drink...

...while I am pregnant. But if I am not pregnant, I am a hearty drinker. Mostly, I limit it to social situations, but I will have a glass or two at home when the mood strikes.

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. in fact I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnaly do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to get detox at the emergency

hutchsl · November 2011

I am not a big drinker. In fact until the last couple of years, I usually did not drink at parties and got the same pressure. I personnally do not believe people who pressure should or understand what they are doing. I had a friend who was an alcoholic. It ended our friendship because she would continue to drink. I refused to be an enabler. These people who pressure do not know your circumstances. You could be dieting, on meds that are ineffective with alcohol, a recovering alcoholic... and they really do not need to know. They should not do this. Since I am not a recovering alcoholic I do call these people out if I know them well and let them know. I will also tell them what it was like to have a friend who was an alcoholic... She threatened suicide a couple of times and had to get detox at the emergency room. The more people are aware of the consequences of their actions the less pressure they may place on the wrong person.

SigmundsGirl · November 2011

*BlueAvocado*:

DH and I rarely drink, mainly because our idea of going out and having a good time just doesn't tend to include bars or clubs, and neither of us likes to drink while we eat.

We probably go to a couple of bars or clubs a year to meet up for friends' birthdays or something and when we DO drink we each have our preferred mixed drink, are happy to take shots with the group, and have a good time. But, for the price of our typical bar tab, we typically prefer to spend our time doing something where the focus isn't drinking and there's no headache the next day

This is us. And DH and I were both pretty big drinks in college before we met each other (we met when I was 27 - gasp 10 years ago this November) and I think we were both past that part of our lives. We weren't into clubs or hangovers, so we find other things we enjoy much more.

DH may have a beer with dinner occasionally, and I have maybe 4 drinks a year. What is funny is that each of our parents drink more than we do. DH's parents and my dad really like wine and mom drinks a beer at least once a week while making dinner. She has for as long as I can remember and her mom did too. we were both raised around adults who drank responsibly, so that isn't an issue for us.

It just isn't our thing. We (sadly) are addicted to sugar! Desserts and Cokes are my go-to items when I have had a long hard week.

tobewed09 · November 2011

Yes, every night I have a glass of wine, although lately its been vodka and cranberry, while I am cooking dinner. I don't drink more than one drink usually, unless I'm in a social place, then two is my limit!

dana92504 · November 2011

i drink. a lot.

i would never ask someone why they weren't drinking in a social setting unless they were a good friend.....i just don't care/notice

dana92504 · November 2011

FinallyKrisB:

I used to not drink for religious reasons.

It took me a while but discovering that I enjoy a nice glass of wine and a really good beer made being a teatotaller impossible. Now I have a single drink in the evenings several times a week. Dinner with friends may mean two drinks. I don't like the feeling of being drunk so I rarely drink to that extent.

that's the best part! ;p.....unless it leads to a hangover the next day. i like that in between buzz and drunk stage w/o a hangover the next day

but usually my judgement is impaired once i get past the buzz point and i usually plow through to the sloshed stage. at which point i may start yelling at bartenders about not wanting to listen to tejano music and may become a complete assh0le.

FutureMrsJW · November 2011

I used to be a big drinker, but, after years of being on medication that didn't mix well, I really cut back. Now I'll have a couple of drinks at a happy hour or a glass of wine or two a few nights a month. I do love spiked hot cocoa when it turns cool/cold outside though.

HumpyPuppy · November 2011

Hope you enjoy driving because you're always going to be the safe bet :-)

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