Drinking Alone

az2wp0sye65487

Just having a nice bottle of Erdinger Weisbier here before bed... Sometimes there's nothing nicer at the end of the day than a nice cold beer!

Anyway, as I'm sipping away here I'm thinking to myself: "what are peoples opinions of drinking alone?" - I know some people see it as sad. I just like a good beer..

The O/H only drinks on a very rare occasion, and never at home; so if I fancy a couple of bottles on a Friday or Saturday night I'm drinking on my own. Now don't get me wrong; I'm only having ONE beer now and then heading to bed, and when I do get a couple of bottles at a weekend or whatever I'll pick up a 6-pack - which will do me Friday, Sat & Sunday. So I'm not talking about sitting here getting hammered by myself.

I know lads who would drink a fair amount of beer on a night out in the pub but who rarely drink when at home.. Personally I enjoy the taste of a nice beer, and I like trying different ones from time to time.

So what about Boardsies?? What are your opinions of 'drinking alone' Do you enjoy a beer while watching a film/reading a book/looking up T'internet? Or would you NEVER even consider drinking by yourself?

bazmaiden

you're never alone on boards bro, drink up and enjoy

Schism

I do the exact same thing steviecakes, get a few bottles of something nice or something I haven't had before. The most I'd ever have in a night would be 3 (unless I'm going out). Nothing like it

starbelgrade

I only ever drink on Good Fridays.

seanybiker

had 9 cans last night on me own. Pissed off I never finished the 12:( 3 is no use for a night so Ill just have to add to them tomorrow.

paky

I normally drink alone, around once a week. I think its safer. When I drink with people I usually mouth off and become obnoxious and regret everything I say the next day.

falan

I'm having a few cans at home now and the house is empty. I don't see anything wrong with it tbh.

az2wp0sye65487

falan wrote: »

I'm having a few cans at home now and the house is empty. I don't see anything wrong with it tbh.

Cans? - Scumbag!
:P

epgc3fyqirnbsx

I'm drinking most nights on my own now, 3 months back from Oz where I drank most nights and I haven't managed to break out of it.

but then again, I'm on the scratch, I'd like to think with a job I wouldn't. Hopefully...

Look at the standards of posts here around the 3am mark, lottsa drinkers methinks so never really alone

starbelgrade

Colton Crashing Volley wrote: »

Cans? - Scumbag!
:P

Snob.

bazmaiden

falan wrote: »

I'm having a few cans and the house is empty. I don't see anything wrong with it tbh.

Colton Crashing Volley wrote: »

Cans? - Scumbag!
:P

is it even your house?

falan

Colton Crashing Volley wrote: »

Cans? - Scumbag!
:P

Yeah,cans of tennants super!!;):p

Stephentlig

I enjoy sitting and have a beer on my own, maybe not in the house, I like to pick myself up the Irish Catholic and the local paper, then head for the quietiest bar I can find, and sit in the corner of it to read my paper, have a drink and just sit and relax and have a good think about the present moment.

I dont see the problem sitting on ones own having a beer, we all need a break from people every now and again.

Pax Christi
Stephen.

falan

bazmaiden wrote: »

is it even your house?

No, I broke in..:p

The_Kew_Tour

Nothing wrong with pint by yourself.

Sometimes you just need me time and what better way then with pint in your hand

Fizman

Drinking on your own is like masturbating in the company of others.

Frowned upon.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Technically there is nothing wrong wtih it at all, but society says there is. Well at least it used to. People would often comment on the guy that comes in for a pint on his own, that he is sad, must have no friends etc etc. The reality of it is, he just wants to spend time on his own in a pub with his pint. It's one mans way of relaxing.

I rather smoke a small joint than have a can or bottle. Each to their own

falan

Fizman wrote: »

Drinking on your own is like masturbating in the company of others.

Frowned upon.

Whatever;)

Cheap Thrills!

I wouldn't ever really bother drinking alone.

Not a big drinker, I would enjoy a couple of cans in the company of someone else who wasn't drinking but thats about it.

rgt320q

Nothing like a good film with a good brew.

Nulty

Fizman wrote: »

Drinking on your own is like masturbating in the company of others.

Frowned upon.

First the lone bevvy and now the public jollies...whats left? Read a book?

pfft

Stephentlig

Cheap Thrills! wrote: »

I wouldn't ever really bother drinking alone.

Not a big drinker, I would enjoy a couple of cans in the company of someone else who wasn't drinking but thats about it.

why wouldnt you drink alone? if you dont mind me asking?

Pax Christi
Stephen

Cheap Thrills!

Stephentlig wrote: »

why wouldnt you drink alone? if you dont mind me asking?

Pax Christi
Stephen

Well, I would get p!ssed on quite a small amount of alcohol, I enjoy my own company but I don't want to hang around with drunk me. I'm quite boring -I would just go from hero to zero too quick and then the day is over.

GalwayKiefer

Every now and again I enjoy a few bottles of beer/cans after a long day at work. Usually throw on a movie and chill on the couch for the evening. Nothing wrong with it in my opinion. One thing I do notice though is the amount I'd drink - 3 or 4 if I'm on my own but if a mate has called over you can at least double that. I drink faster in company for some reason.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Depends what I'm doing.
If I'm up late watching something(UFC, boxing, ice hockey etc.) I'll have 5 or 6, same if I'm playing the auld XboxLive(Jeez I'm sad:o).
But on a normal Friday or Saturday on me own I'd have a can or two.

But never any spirits.

the_syco

Drinking alone in a pub? No. Did that literally once: mate said he couldn't make it, and I was already drinking, so meh, I stayed for one or two more. Bored. The old people drinking alone are mainly married men enjoying the quietness without their wife/kids/etc being around.

Drinking at home, sometimes, but mainly I'd be talking to the lads online, whilst gaming, so not really alone.

I'd be more likely to drink tea if I was alone, then I would drink alcohol.

Cheap Thrills!

Yeh, I would definitely drink more in company.....but even then I would have to pace myself, I wouldn't be able to 'keep up' with other people -I wouldn't even bother trying!!!

No spirits or wine for me either, just beer.......slowly administered !!!

Leemilone

Colton Crashing Volley wrote: »

Just having a nice bottle of Erdinger Weisbier here before bed... Sometimes there's nothing nicer at the end of the day than a nice cold beer!

Anyway, as I'm sipping away here I'm thinking to myself: "what are peoples opinions of drinking alone?" - I know some people see it as sad. I just like a good beer..

The O/H only drinks on a very rare occasion, and never at home; so if I fancy a couple of bottles on a Friday or Saturday night I'm drinking on my own. Now don't get me wrong; I'm only having ONE beer now and then heading to bed, and when I do get a couple of bottles at a weekend or whatever I'll pick up a 6-pack - which will do me Friday, Sat & Sunday. So I'm not talking about sitting here getting hammered by myself.

I know lads who would drink a fair amount of beer on a night out in the pub but who rarely drink when at home.. Personally I enjoy the taste of a nice beer, and I like trying different ones from time to time.

So what about Boardsies?? What are your opinions of 'drinking alone' Do you enjoy a beer while watching a film/reading a book/looking up T'internet? Or would you NEVER even consider drinking by yourself?

A little drop of wine, a beer, whats wrong with it on your own? Just once you're not throwing yourself a party EVERY night :cool:

hego19

I used to if I was working late getting home around 1 or 2 at night have a bottle of Heineken waiting for me really cold and it was beautiful

one always did it but it was once in a blue moon

Davidius

I can't imagine why anybody would see a problem with somebody drinking on their own. Only time I'd be concerned is if you're getting off your face drunk very often as that's generally not a great sign. Same could be said if you were doing it in a pub in my opinion.

I don't drink and never have so I haven't actually experienced either myself.

JONJO THE MISER

Im just after cracking up my 5th can of Beamish on my own.

starbelgrade

JONJO THE MISER wrote: »

Im just after cracking up my 5th can of Beamish on my own.

I hope you checked the best before date or you'll be on here tomorrow whining about it.

nice1franko

"Drinking alone" is drinking to get drunk when you're on your own.

"An Erdinger" - as in one - isn't going to get you drunk. Ergo, you're just having an Erdinger.

nice1franko

That said, even if you were having a few - nowt wrong with that. Some people enjoy their own company from time to time.

ScumLord

It's terrible to have a drink alone, you gotta have a spliff as well, when you start to get maggoty drunk throw a yolk into you, if needs be take a big line of coke and off to work.

brummytom

I'm a social drinker.








Boards counts as being social, right?

JerryHandbag

Got absolutely wankered drunk at home on my tobler last weekend. Puked out the window. The cat was not impressed.

Schism

JerryHandbag wrote: »

Got absolutely wankered drunk at home on my tobler last weekend. Puked out the window. The cat was not impressed.

Unimpressed cat is unimpressed at your behaviour :P

Bonito

bazmaiden wrote: »

you're never alone on boards bro, drink up and enjoy

That was beautiful

starbelgrade

Sitec wrote: »

You'd think that, i tried to watch "The Godfather" Trilogy over a long weekend with a few cans. By the start of the 3rd one I didnt have a notion what was going on!

Neither did Scorcese.

Firetrap

I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you're doing it for the right reasons i.e. a treat/me time rather than to get drunk.

rubadub

nice1franko wrote: »

"Drinking alone" is drinking to get drunk when you're on your own.

"An Erdinger" - as in one - isn't going to get you drunk. Ergo, you're just having an Erdinger.

I know some who would still call it drinking. I know some heavy drinkers who would never have a single drink like that alone.

Davidius wrote: »

I can't imagine why anybody would see a problem with somebody drinking on their own.

I find it amusing, I get the impression they think it is a sign that you are an alco if you drink on your own, even a single one, but these are usually big drinkers themselves who will not do it as a rule. I know a guy who used to give up drink for a few weeks as a sort of proof to himself he was not an alco or something. Then after "doing his time" he would congratulate the fact he was not an alco by getting roaring drunk.

dennisthemenace

i enjoy a couple of beers at home most evenings, don't see a problem with it unless you couldn't cope with not having one!

InkSlinger67

Don't really see a problem with it - each to their own

Haven't done it in a while myself, might give it a go tomorrow if nothing's on - expect some rare oul ramblings out of me on boards tomorrow night folks!

Cheers for the tip OP!

Abi

Colton Crashing Volley wrote: »

Just having a nice bottle of Erdinger Weisbier here before bed... Sometimes there's nothing nicer at the end of the day than a nice cold beer!

Chills ya out tbh.

The O/H only drinks on a very rare occasion

Ugh.

So what about Boardsies?? What are your opinions of 'drinking alone' Do you enjoy a beer while watching a film/reading a book/looking up T'internet? Or would you NEVER even consider drinking by yourself?

Yep. Its my chill time. I can do what I fucking like tbh. Other peoples opinions on how I spend my spare time don't really interest me. If I go out and drink / hang at home and drink its my business.

Royale with Cheese

Having a bottle of beer right now. Wouldn't be uncommon for me to have a couple of bottles of beer at the weekend (not in tomorrow) by myself. Nice and relaxing.

goldenvirginia

Hi all, am new here. I drink at home every night, being an older person it seems to be a safe option ( and cheaper)

ScumLord

Firetrap wrote: »

I don't see anything wrong with it as long as you're doing it for the right reasons i.e. a treat/me time rather than to get drunk.

That statement makes no sense... I get drunk then I do "treat me time".

It wasn't me!

Late home, Indian takeaway and a couple of bottles of cold Budvar. Take that, world!

Darlughda

There's a nonsense questionaire for potential 'alcoholics' that pops up now and again and one of the questions (if you answer yes to you are doomed as an alco) is do you drink alone?

Fecken bollyx. Much more civilized to treat yourself to a couple of posh belgian beers or a nice bottle of vino in the company of yourself and a nice dinner than pretending drinking twice that in the company of people is somehow okay.

Also, you are less likely to go mental with the booze if you appreciate a bit of quality in your own quiet time rather than saving it all up for a mad night on the razz.

starviewadams

I drink alone quite a bit,find it relaxes me,stick on some good music,have 9 or 10 cans and chill out.

Plus I won a tenner off a promotional can of bavaria last week and got my cheque in the post today,drinking is finally starting to pay off!