Drinking Problem

[Leopold]

Well... it turns out not to be that i drink too much.. but rather... I DONT DRINK AT ALL!!!

This really means that this kind off disables when I try join social gatherings (such as parties and bars are out of the question). Never been to a club and rarely to any parties just because not because Im not fun.. but rather because I dont enjoy the super mass drinking habits of others. Also you never know if there are some drugs lurking around.

Im very inexperienced and Im somehow very reserved to go because of lack of experience.

I DO want to socialize, dance and have fun but dont want to be the only one in the circle not drinking.
I dont want to become exposed to an unknown environment where there could be drugs around me.
I wouldn't like to be busted by a cop on my way home and get some DUI. (even if its a minor DUI)

I like adventure and daring... but I dont think the risk is worth it... is it?

Any words of advice from more experienced people would be appreciated.

 

[Nicholas]

So that environment is suitable for others (you would like to socialize with) and not for you? Nobody can make you drink if you don't want to and you can go with bottled water it's not gonna make you less cool.

 

[Leopold]

So that environment is suitable for others (you would like to socialize with) and not for you? Nobody can make you drink if you don't want to and you can go with bottled water it's not gonna make you less cool.

Um... so.. should I go to parties with a 28 bottled water zephyrhills box and be like... "WOHHOOO THE PARTY KING HAS ARRIVED!!! WHO wants some water? DRINKUP!!" LOL JK

But seriously... What if ladies insists for me to drink? If i refuse I would probably sound "BORING".... the only thing that comes to my mind would be... "SURE!! But I only drink mouth to mouth, you wanna quench my thirst?

I really could care less if some girls think Im boring.... which IM NOT and would probably prove them wrong by dancing or something creative and acting awesome.

Im just worried for the most part for drugs, cops and DUIs.. that's all.

 

[I'm in the Mood]

Leopold, I don't see why you can't go out and party without drinking. If you get thirsty you could just get a club soda or a glass of water or something. You can also make fun of drunk girls and leverage your sobriety.

 

[scammbone]

Well since you don't drink I don't think you need to worry about getting a DUI. And since you don't do drugs I don't think you need to worry about that either. Go have fun. Most of my friends and I are definitely drinkers but a couple don't partake and they still have fun (watching the rest of us be drunken fools).

 

[Racecar]

If you don't want to drink, then don't drink. On occasion, I would show up to parties carrying a gallon of orange juice. If anyone says anything (which they won't) tell them OJ is your favorite beverage and you're here to have a good time. The line "I like orange juice better than beer" is gold. Everyone does. You can even label yourself an "orange juice snob" and talk about different types, brands, pulps, etc. Instant conversation starter.

Seriously though, why should it matter what you drink? You are a man therefore you don't qualify yourself to anyone. Be confident in you who are.

 

[perseverance]

If you don't want to drink, then don't drink. On occasion, I would show up to parties carrying a gallon of orange juice. If anyone says anything (which they won't) tell them OJ is your favorite beverage and you're here to have a good time. The line "I like orange juice better than beer" is gold. Everyone does. You can even label yourself an "orange juice snob" and talk about different types, brands, pulps, etc. Instant conversation starter.

Seriously though, why should it matter what you drink? You are a man therefore you don't qualify yourself to anyone. Be confident in you who are.

Are you related to McLovin' by any chance?

 

[Racecar]

Are you related to McLovin' by any chance?

Haha I have no clue who that is. Is he an orange juice snob like me?

 

[shizz702]

I went on a 3 year dry spell from drinking and let me tell you I am glad to have gotten back in to drinkin socially. I don't see a problem with having a beer or two or a mixed drink of your choice. I don't advocate overdrinking by any means but personally don't see the point in going cold turkey and abstaining. You do what works for you but I would think about maybe just getting into some moderate social drinking.

 

[fertileTurtle]

Don't start drinking if you aren't already. Something interesting I learned in rehab is that some learned behaviors are alchohol dependent like beer pong. Once sober it's not as effective. This probably applies to game skills.

 

[The Shoe]

There is nothing wrong with not drinking at a party or a bar. I have several friends who don't and I am considering doing so for health reasons. In fact the guy who wrote the book, "The Game' didn't drink. If you develop the skills to approah women (and others) sober, you have an advantage of clear mind and the ability to better control the situation.

And no beer pong. Being drunk is never an advantage.

 

[FairShake]

If you drink, even a little, you will get laid more. I'm sure there's a scientific correlation.

I've said it once before, some of the most interesting people I've ever known have been complete teetotalers. They are accomplished in a multitude of fields with alot of interesting hobbies and careers to talk about. The problem with these interesting people is that they can be a real bore to hang out with when I'm drinking.

See that? That's called drunk logic and hanging out with people who are smashed doesn't always make sense or fun when you're sober. I'm not saying drink but don't hang out with very drunk people if you don't.