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Anyone who needs "liquid courage" in order to be sociable needs to get help for shyness or inhibitions. Join Toastmasters--some people swear by it as a way to get over social awkwardness. It's not just about public speaking.
Anyone who needs "liquid courage" in order to be sociable needs to get help for shyness or inhibitions.
I agree, and I'm certainly not saying it's an indicator of healthy functioning, but I was just pointing out what the correlation is since you asked. There's a reason that social events tend to have alcohol present. Also, the amount of confidence/courage that some people need to approach someone of the opposite sex to whom they're attracted is far greater than what they need just to be "sociable." One of the downsides is that most people are way less attractive when they're drunk, of course.
Giving up booze for good? I'm guessing it's because you've embarrassed yourself on a few occasions? Honestly, a better way to learn self control is to not have to totally ditch something all together, but to learn to limit yourself. Maybe I'm totally wrong about the reason you want to quit drinking, but if I'm right, I'd consider just limiting yourself to 2-3 beers while out. Works out all the way around.
Giving up booze for good? I'm guessing it's because you've embarrassed yourself on a few occasions? Honestly, a better way to learn self control is to not have to totally ditch something all together, but to learn to limit yourself. Maybe I'm totally wrong about the reason you want to quit drinking, but if I'm right, I'd consider just limiting yourself to 2-3 beers while out. Works out all the way around.
The thing is that addicts can't consume in moderation. It's all or nothing for them. It's a brain disease with a genetic predisposition that is not about "self control." For those of us who aren't addicts, of course, moderation is usually the key, but if he's considering giving up completely I'm going to guess that's not the case with him.
I like how everyone assumes that people who go to bars are the scum of the earth, you can meet some decent people there. I like to go for a few beers and games of pool not to pick up people but I have met some pretty cool people there.
I like how everyone assumes that people who go to bars are the scum of the earth, you can meet some decent people there. I like to go for a few beers and games of pool not to pick up people but I have met some pretty cool people there.
I like how everyone assumes that people who go to bars are the scum of the earth
No one has assumed or said anything of the kind. Wow, projecting, much?
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