Drinking alone.....

El Guapo! · 13-07-2013 9:15pm #1

Do you do it?
Do you see anything wrong with it?

I've been drinking alone since earlier tonight as the gf is out. I'm pretty drunk at the minute.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with it unless you're getting locked every night alone. As long as its in moderation I don't see it as a problem, but some people might see it as a bit weird or a sign of alcoholism.
What do you think?

SV · 13-07-2013 9:17pm

I don't know, I guess I'd see it as wrong as I'd only drink alcohol to get drunk. I don't drink it because I like the taste of it.
and wanting to be drunk on your own probably indicates deeper problems.

then again if you actually like the taste of what you're drinking and aren't doing it to get drunk then nah, don't see any issue.

Lawrence1895 · 13-07-2013 9:17pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

Do you do it?
Do you see anything wrong with it?

I've been drinking alone since earlier tonight as the gf is out. I'm pretty drunk at the minute.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with it unless you're getting locked every night alone. As long as its in moderation I don't see it as a problem, but some people might see it as a bit weird or a sign of alcoholism.
What do you think?

But that's not in moderation, innit?

Sir Humphrey Appleby · 13-07-2013 9:18pm

I think you worry too much, now drink up and open another one!:D

oldyouth · 13-07-2013 9:18pm

Tis grand. I often have a drink on my own. However, if you are in a bad place to begin with, then I wouldn't recommend it.

The Backwards Man · 13-07-2013 9:19pm

I always drink alone. People are arseholes, and I have to spend enough time with them when I'm working, why the fcuk would I want to have company when I'm enjoying myself?

meoklmrk91 · 13-07-2013 9:20pm

I sometimes drink alone, a few cans or bottles, usually wouldn't drink more than three or four, just chilling out watching a movie or listening to music, I would never drink to get drunk alone, usually drink much more slowly than I would if I was with others, often more than an hour for a can or a bottle. I've never been drunk alone, wouldn't imagine it to be very fun.

NegativeCreep · 13-07-2013 9:20pm

I'm doing it rite now too. I never usually do it and I don't know why. It takes the edge off everything!

El Guapo! · 13-07-2013 9:21pm

SV wrote: »

I don't know, I guess I'd see it as wrong as I'd only drink alcohol to get drunk. I don't drink it because I like the taste of it.
and wanting to be drunk on your own probably indicates deeper problems.

then again if you actually like the taste of what you're drinking and aren't doing it to get drunk then nah, don't see any issue.

Well I just like the taste of it so I decided to have a few while the sun was out. I didn't set out to get drunk but apparently that's what's happened.

PizzamanIRL · 13-07-2013 9:21pm

I don't know how people drink alone. Isn't the point of the drinking to get merry and have fun? You need someone with you to talk to and have a laugh with.

1ZRed · 13-07-2013 9:21pm

Nope, nothing wrong with it. The word alcoholic is thrown around far too easily nowadays. There's nothing at all wrong with having a few/a lot on your own if you're enjoying it.

Everything in moderation and it's grand, but I wouldn't see anything worrying about a few bottles after work most days to de-stress either.

El Guapo! · 13-07-2013 9:22pm

Lars1916 wrote: »

But that's not in moderation, innit?

There'll be no logic in this thread.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave.

dodderangler · 13-07-2013 9:22pm

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I always drink alone. People are arseholes, and I have to spend enough time with them when I'm working, why the fcuk would I want to have company when I'm enjoying myself?

Your watching a porno ain't ya???

Ace Attorney · 13-07-2013 9:23pm

I enjoy a few at the weekend alone, i stick on some music, turn on the tv to whatever talkshow happens to be on and take out the laptop and look at boards, on a sidenote awful shite on miriam o callahans show tonight

Systemic Risk · 13-07-2013 9:23pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

Do you do it?
Do you see anything wrong with it?

I've been drinking alone since earlier tonight as the gf is out. I'm pretty drunk at the minute.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with it unless you're getting locked every night alone. As long as its in moderation I don't see it as a problem, but some people might see it as a bit weird or a sign of alcoholism.
What do you think?

I do it too mate, once every couple of weeks. Don't live with the girlfriend but she is out tonight with friends and I couldn't be bothered heading out so I am having an 8 pack of Guinness playing some first person shooter games online, downloading a film from the bay and browsing boards. Successful night in in my books. Not a thing wrong with it as long as its not too often.

Frosty McSnowballs · 13-07-2013 9:25pm

Yup, haven't had much but I'm pretty tipsy

Mick Murdock · 13-07-2013 9:25pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

Do you do it?
Do you see anything wrong with it?

I've been drinking alone since earlier tonight as the gf is out. I'm pretty drunk at the minute.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with it unless you're getting locked every night alone. As long as its in moderation I don't see it as a problem, but some people might see it as a bit weird or a sign of alcoholism.
What do you think?

I don't really see the difference? Getting locked in company or on your own is pretty much the same thing - you're locked either way - be it one night a year or every night of the week.

If you lock yourself away and do it, perhaps that would be different.

If you can't have a drink and enjoy your own company, there's something wrong with you in my opinion.

Have to work for a couple of hours in the morn, so will have 5 or 6 beers on my own tonight.

Sound out.

Busted Flat. · 13-07-2013 9:26pm

You should get her to go out more often, and get her to buy the cans, they taste better.

Tombo2001 · 13-07-2013 9:27pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

Do you do it?
Do you see anything wrong with it?

I've been drinking alone since earlier tonight as the gf is out. I'm pretty drunk at the minute.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with it unless you're getting locked every night alone. As long as its in moderation I don't see it as a problem, but some people might see it as a bit weird or a sign of alcoholism.
What do you think?

It all depends on what your definition of 'moderation' is. I am guessing that a health professional would tell you that is no more than two beers, but I'm sure most people feel they know better.

Sir Humphrey Appleby · 13-07-2013 9:27pm

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Yup, haven't had much but I'm pretty tipsy

Tipsy maybe, pretty...never!:D

zenno · 13-07-2013 9:35pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

Do you do it?
Do you see anything wrong with it?

I've been drinking alone since earlier tonight as the gf is out. I'm pretty drunk at the minute.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with it unless you're getting locked every night alone. As long as its in moderation I don't see it as a problem, but some people might see it as a bit weird or a sign of alcoholism.
What do you think?

Well ye see, it all depends on the individual. I actually prefer to drink alone sometimes just for relaxation purposes and it's great.

I find that drinking with people i know is more of a bother as they can't handle the drink and all hell breaks loose at times.

I wouldn't recommend getting very drunk all the time on your own as this is obviously not a good thing. At this moment i have a nice big shipment of beers by my side and need i say something relaxing as of the colour green and i am in heaven, all alone with my indulgences, but not to excess i dare say as i promptly ingest this fine beer to it's full satisfaction.

Frosty McSnowballs · 13-07-2013 9:37pm

Old and grey wrote: »

Tipsy maybe, pretty...never!:D

Oooooooh!

Hitting me where it hurts dude! Right when I let my fancy pants down!

padz · 13-07-2013 9:39pm

ive had 3 beers alone since 9, a friend is goin to pop over, ive been browsing, reading news, checking my youtube subs and a few tunes, drinking alone is fine,i find you dont chug as much which is good...id be more concerned if i found myself drinkin in a pub alone during the day

Systemic Risk · 13-07-2013 9:39pm

Tombo2001 wrote: »

It all depends on what your definition of 'moderation' is. I am guessing that a health professional would tell you that is no more than two beers, but I'm sure most people feel they know better.

Ara moderation schmoderation

knucklehead6 · 13-07-2013 9:42pm

I'm not normally a solo drinker. However the past 2 nights I've had 2 cans both evenings.

Someone wants to call me an alco after that, then they've got their own issues!

Lyssa · 13-07-2013 9:42pm

*clink*
Cheers El Guapo

I'm not drinking alone either, sure aren't I chatting to all you lovely people?? :pac:

1ZRed · 13-07-2013 9:47pm

meoklmrk91 wrote: »

I sometimes drink alone, a few cans or bottles, usually wouldn't drink more than three or four, just chilling out watching a movie or listening to music, I would never drink to get drunk alone, usually drink much more slowly than I would if I was with others, often more than an hour for a can or a bottle. I've never been drunk alone, wouldn't imagine it to be very fun.

That's not true. It's very rarely I'll drink enough to get drunk on my own but strangly, it can be a fair bit of fun when you're just relaxing to music or playing a game of FIFA

DEFTLEFTHAND · 13-07-2013 9:48pm

You can be your own best company sometimes, listen to a few tunes watch a few docs or movies with drinks, get to know yourself :pac: with nobody there sh1te talking or annoying you.

Paco Rodriguez · 13-07-2013 9:51pm

I have no problems drinking alone. It's the same with travelling. If you come to a pub or country in a group you tend to stick with the group.
But you can talk to new people when you are alone as long as you are not wearing a frown or feeling sorry for yourself because you think its not the norm to be drinking alone.
Being comfortable in your own skin is the foundation of meeting new friends I think.

Richard Hillman · 13-07-2013 9:58pm

I am having a few beers right now by myself. As long as you're not getting ****faced I think it's grand.

Loopy · 13-07-2013 9:59pm

Nowt wrong with a gargle on yer tod!
Sometimes prefer it, to sitting talking bull**** just for the sake of it!

ElvisChrist6 · 13-07-2013 9:59pm

I personally think it's worse to find someone to drink with just for self-validation, telling yourself you're NOT an alcoholic. I find a lot wrong with our drinking culture - if you enjoy a nice drink on your own, a lot of people can't fathom that you just enjoy a nice drink, the taste or the sensation. This, I'm sure, is much worse than just going to the pub/opening some bottles or cans and happily having a drink without being self-conscious and dancing around finding ways to drink.

If you need to be with people as a way of drinking comfortably, the attitude to the drink isn't healthy. I see nothing wrong with having a few beers while watching the telly. It's great!

Richard Hillman · 13-07-2013 10:01pm

padz wrote: »

ive had 3 beers alone since 9, a friend is goin to pop over, ive been browsing, reading news, checking my youtube subs and a few tunes, drinking alone is fine,i find you dont chug as much which is good...id be more concerned if i found myself drinkin in a pub alone during the day

Yeah I drink about a can every 50-60 mins when I'm on my own. If im in the pub it will be a pint every 30 mins.

Frosty McSnowballs · 13-07-2013 10:02pm

Chug, chug, chug, chug!!!

El Guapo! · 13-07-2013 10:04pm

I'm all alone. Might go flood the jacks and call the plumber so I have someone to talk to.

Lyssa · 13-07-2013 10:04pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

I'm all alone. Might go flood the jacks and call the plumber so I have someone to talk to.

Phone the speaking clock! :pac:

El Guapo! · 13-07-2013 10:06pm

Mylina wrote: »

Phone the speaking clock! :pac:

At the tone, the time will be...

Actually, is that talking clock thing still going??

Frosty McSnowballs · 13-07-2013 10:07pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

I'm all alone. Might go flood the jacks and call the plumber so I have someone to talk to.

Dude, il ring ya. We can pretend to be long lost Siamese triplets.

Sciprio · 13-07-2013 10:10pm

A few drinks at home alone is okay once you don't do it everyday. I had a few drinks last night at home by myself and see no problem with it.

Ace Attorney · 13-07-2013 10:10pm

Lyssa · 13-07-2013 10:11pm

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Dude, il ring ya. We can pretend to be long lost Siamese triplets.

Sure, post your number here, we'll ALL call you and pretend to be the plumber :pac::pac::pac:

(Don't, you wouldn't know what kind of weirdo's are around here... >.> <.< *twitch* )

anncoates · 13-07-2013 10:13pm

No its not strange at all.

Never had a drink in the house and always went out instead until I had kids. I still go out now but not as much and have been converted to the pleasures of having a few in the house.

Saying that getting sloshed by yourself the odd time indicates problems is ridiculous IMO.

My missus doesn't drink much so I'm grand to have a good few and not worry about getting up to the kids.

Wouldn't have more than one or two if I'm the only one in the house with the kids though.

Frosty McSnowballs · 13-07-2013 10:17pm

Mylina wrote: »

Sure, post your number here, we'll ALL call you and pretend to be the plumber :pac::pac::pac:

(Don't, you wouldn't know what kind of weirdo's are around here... >.> <.< *twitch* )

Fill in the blanks 08 371 08

Talk soon!

padz · 13-07-2013 10:18pm

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Chug, chug, chug, chug!!!

ha this is not something i ever want to find myself doin alone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQTjMzPL-og

Lyssa · 13-07-2013 10:24pm

Senor Fancy Pants wrote: »

Fill in the blanks 08 371 08

Talk soon!

Sure, I already have yours... am not pretending to be the plumber for you!! :pac::pac::pac::pac:

Frosty McSnowballs · 13-07-2013 10:27pm

Mylina wrote: »

Sure, I already have yours... am not pretending to be the plumber for you!! :pac::pac::pac::pac:

Fcuk, do ya?

C'mon, be my plumber! Jut ring me and flush the toilet!

NegativeCreep · 13-07-2013 10:27pm

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

What a song!

downwithpeace · 13-07-2013 10:36pm

I drink alone at times, start with some movie or tv show then migrate to the internet and some music. Drunk MMO is sometimes fun too.

zenno · 13-07-2013 10:47pm

El Guapo! wrote: »

I'm all alone. Might go flood the jacks and call the plumber so I have someone to talk to.

You are never alone EL Guapo

Microfcuk has a new alcoholic talk person now so no-one will feel lonely ever again... :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuxpybzy2Qc

1ZRed · 13-07-2013 10:51pm

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

This song reminds be about getting locked on jameson and singing along to it in a Jamaican accent.

Man, I hate being off the drink at the minute. I'd love a jameson

NegativeCreep · 13-07-2013 10:54pm

1ZRed wrote: »

This song reminds be about getting locked on jameson and singing along to it in a Jamaican accent.

Man, I hate being off the drink at the minute. I'd love a jameson

Being off drink is a sign of weakness

Drinking alone.....

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