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Old 06-11-2012, 03:05 PM
 
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my boyfriend drinks very infrequently. he will have a few beers a few times a year. its kind of annoying when i want to get a drink at a restaurant or just chilling at home because i feel dumb drinking alone, but its not that big of a deal.
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:46 PM
 
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Would you date a non-drinker?
I would. In fact, I do.
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Old 06-11-2012, 04:51 PM
 
Location: Earth
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Would you date a non-drinker?
Yes I would. I am not a drinker and would prefer that my partner be the same.
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:03 PM
 
Location: The Triad
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If you don't drink, being around drunk people is absolutely no fun.
Drunk people frequently make asses of themselves.
The problem with being around non drinkers is their tendency to equate drinking with being drunk.
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:44 PM
 
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Would you date a non-drinker?
I don't really drink much myself, so it wouldn't be a dealbreaker if I liked the person, but I would prefer a guy who drinks socially. I have a friend in his 30s who has never drank any alcohol and wants to keep it that way, but he doesn't mind if people drink around him and he'll serve alcohol to guests at his home. Still, I'd prefer a guy who at least enjoys having a glass of wine at dinner (and can recommend something for me) over someone who refuses to drink EVER.
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:58 PM
 
Location: U.S.A.
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I really enjoy being drunk with my partner. Sharing is caring
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:59 PM
 
Location: Way up high
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No way in hell
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Old 06-12-2012, 05:11 AM
 
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
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What are the reasons for saying no?

Why do you feel uncomfortable around non-drinkers?
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Old 06-12-2012, 07:44 PM
 
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I have dated two non drinkers.... it's doable, but not preferred. BTW both were in 'recovery'. That is basically what I find at my stage of the game...the non drinkers have had issues in the past. Neither judged me. Both weren't upset if I drank in front of them, however I never went past a glass or two of wine at dinner. But, as a person without substance abuse problems...even at my age...every once and awhile I like to let loose and get faced at my favorite haunt... something you can't do with a non drinker. It is fun to date someone who doesn't mind doing that with you ever now and then. Yeah maybe I sound immature...but hey it's me. LOL
My fella is not in recovery.. His dad was an abusive alcoholic and it pretty much turned my BF off to alcohol. I will have an occasional drink around him, but not often. I actually like it that he doesn't partake. We have a lot more time to do other things rather than spend time and money on alcohol. It's pretty refreshing!!
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Old 06-12-2012, 07:47 PM
 
Location: Northern NH
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Yes@
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