There’s nothing wrong with a little drinking when the occasion calls. If drinking were such a bad thing, would you be able to drink at the Christmas office party? Okay, maybe you’ve never had a Christmas office party, but I assure you, there is nothing wrong with an adult beverage or two. I’m a craft beer kind of lady, but a good drink is a good drink, and we deserve to indulge if that’s our choice. With that being said, here is a message from those of us who love to drink (responsibly)! Let’s get into it!
Yes, they love to drink, but they don’t overdo it—unless they want to.
I get that you want to keep them safe and in control. That’s awesome. However, it’s better for you to ‘let them do them’ right now. More often than not, there’s a reason or occasion that calls for their drinking, and if you allow them to indulge for that particular reason, the chances of them overdoing it are pretty slim to none. On the contrary, the more you bug them, the more likely they are to overdue it because now they’re drinking for two reasons—the initial reason they started with and because you’re getting on their f*cking nerves. Great.
They love to drink, but the decisions they make aren’t always drunken mistakes.
Sometimes the liquid courage gives them just the right amount of confidence needed to ask the person they keep staring at for his or her number. Sometimes it gives them a way to handle not-so-great news and possibly gives them the courage to speak up for themselves at the right time. Other times, it’s simply to reward themselves for getting through a tough day, and if they choose to do so by shaking what their mama gave them for a little bit, let them do it. I won’t pinpoint any decisions per se, but know that not every decision they make while drinking is an acting mistake. Sometimes they need a push to do what they already wanted to.
If drinking isn’t your thing… that’s cool, but “Bitch don’t kill my vibe.”
They drink. They like drinking. Hell, they love drinking. If that’s not your thing, there is no harm done. You can even come to the bar and hang out with them or come over for Wine Wednesday without having to drink a thing. Should you choose to hang out with one of your friends who loves to drink, don’t make bad comments about alcohol, their drinking habits, or anything else that has the potential to kill their vibe. There’s a time and a place for those conversations (should they be needed), and in that setting, it’s likely to backfire.
They love to drink because it allows them to let their hair down, (and they need that sh*t).
It’s no secret that adulting can be stressful AF. We all have a vice, and too much of anything isn’t good for you. Before you go pointing fingers and making rules, be sure that all of your ducks are in a row, too. Even for me personally, as a drinker, I assure you I’ve had more than enough blacked-out nights to know my limit and how to keep myself safe. I drink responsibly because of that. Be considerate when thinking of your drinking friends as well. They drink because they can take a breath a little easier. They drink because they don’t have a start button you can push to bring their ‘instant happy’ out. They drink because they have better sex that way. They drink to make memories with friends. They drink to let their hair down.
Again, this article is to highlight some of the reasons people love to drink (in a responsible manner), but in no way am I promoting others to do the same.
Cheers to life, y’all!
Love always, Isis.
