Mike CernovichVerified account

The key quote: “because so many people are insecure about their own relationship with alcohol”. Once you understand this, you have real insight into the questions you get asked.

I tell people, I have to go to the gym tomorrow at 4:30 AM. Want to go? Why not? Every beer is 100 sit-ups. How about let’s go to the library. Nothing good comes from drinking alcohol. 30 years and I don’t miss it.

My husband struggled with drinking, so I quit because someone had to be an adult and put the kids and our home first. I needed to show my kids that you can handle life and its stresses without drinking or drugs.

I don't drink as it taste absolutely horrible. The amount of people who cannot handle that is incredible. It would much easier if I did and sometimes it would be a nice chance to chill with a few beers.

Same. People including employers.

My husband struggled with drinking, so I quit in solidarity and people constantly ask me why I can’t just have a glass of wine. Drives me nuts.

I haven't had alcohol in a decade. Just not something I think about. I keep meaning to have a beer or a good red, but I forget. Wasn't always this way. Once it was a fight. I transformed into someone who is ambivalent about alcohol. Identity is powerful.

That's nuts. When someone tells me they don't drink I'm GLAD for them.

I no longer drink. It helped that I talked about it in public. Now other non drinkers hang out with me and we bring each other non alcoholic drinks at parties.

If you like to have a salad with your meal and your companion doesn’t, do you ask why not, same with alcohol , personal responsible choice.

here in europe it's really unpolite to refuse food or a drink just bc you don't want it, except if you're driving, pregnant, on meds, etc.

I just disagree with the part about dancing, otherwise its pretty spot on and gives me something to ponder.

i don't drink.. did as teen & college boy,had enough,just stopped, don't miss it or need it.. BUT, whenever others drink, like on holidays & i don't.. i'm 'forced' to explain that i don't have a problem (alcoholism), just not into it. people assume the worst.

Good share

I barely drink except on special occasions and have not been pestered. I got a lot of "pestering" about my drinking in years gone by though.... ;) I can't imagine why anyone would be so controlling as to pester someone for not drinking! Seriously? This is an issue?