| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 1:42:00 PM | I dont drink because im allergic to alcohol, this dosent bother me in the slightest but i go out with guys that drink as long as they arent falling down drunk all the time. I do prefer guys that dont drink to excess but only because i had a bad experience with a previous long term partner that drank too much and got aggresive when drunk, wont be going down that road again. I cant see there being a problem never has been for me ive never had anyone say they didnt want to see me because i dont drink. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 1:42:49 PM | | Like another poster, I rarely drink. I dated a recovered alcoholic and never drank while we were dating. It is a take it or leave it think. Occassionaly I choose to have a drink or a glass of wine, but I do not drink and drive and I don't let it run my life. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 1:49:05 PM | As a former problem drinker, I let potential dates know that I don't drink, that I don't have a problem with anyone else having a drink or two, and it's all good. I've had one woman tell me she didn't want to date me because she didn't want to be the cause of me falling off the wagon. OK, laugh and move on. It's not a big deal to a non-problem drinker whether someone else drinks or not, IMHO. 
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 1:51:26 PM | As long as she didn't mind me drinking occasionally.
I was with someone who never drank and it was a bit odd, but not a dealbreaker.
The best is always having a DD !
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 2:21:30 PM |  Yip I sure would......but the men normally expect the girl to drive. Havent had the pleasure of dating an non drinking man as yet! I am guessing they are few and far between in Northern Ireland anyway!  | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 2:52:28 PM | Actually, does anyone actually not drink since they find the taste of alcohol unpleasant?
In any case, I can't see why alcohol drinking should be a major issue in any situation, unless drunk in excess! | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 3:12:54 PM | Of course I would. Why should it matter?
I wouldn't date an alcoholic.. but someone that doesn't drink doesn't bother me a bit.
I'm rarely drink, but I have my moments. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 3:20:18 PM | | With the exeption of one friend who is allergic the rest who totally do not drink are recovering alchoholics (spell check). Recovering alhoholics usually while drinking develop some very irrational thinking and behavioral patterns. But when they stop their patterns do not completely dissapear. They improve but it still can be pretty impressive..... | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 7:33:03 PM | cookie, I agree with you the profiles can be misleading without enough multiple choices. I might have several drinks during a years time, and then none at all the next year or so, but I would not feel that I am being truthful if I say I don't drink at all, so I picked "socially."
I drive when I am out during my normal day to day activities or even meeting friends, so I do not drink while driving, and even though my alcohol consumption is light, I were on a date I wouldn't pass up a good Margarita as long as someone else was driving . | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/2/2008 8:06:23 PM | hum
Seems that the concept of social drinker varies as much as when women say a few extra lb's
Some Social means when I go out to a bar and have quite a few.
To others it means just a drink once in a while. - - - -
Some light means - had wine at Christmas and others means a glass every night. - -
to really hang out and have quite a few, but only once a week.
I am truly a light drinker - - and do not like to be around those that partake to excess.
With excess meaning to the point of really feeling it. - - To the point that they could be risking a DUI. - - - - This means spending the night drinking in a bar or having a group of guys over for a barbecue on Sunday with a cooler full of beer.
but then I am not against a glass of a wine at a get together. or sharing a glass with my lady friend on a night out or romantic dinner. - - - -
and tend to want this type of person as my partner. - - - - not a person that needs to drink at a party or a night out to make sure that they feel good or have a good time.
I have seen too many people - - effected by drink and drugs that I want to make sure that does not happen to me - - - and besides I do not like the feeling of excess.
and the fact that I tend and have never tended to like to be around that type of person. - - just not me.
I find that women like this aspect about me. If she is a drinker, wants to have enough so that she could risk a DUI, she is not my type of woman. Her problem and not mine.
But many women complain about the amount their men drink and love their beers with their buddies and are in effect looking for a really light to non-drinker.
Jim P. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 12:39:15 PM | Far too many men and women drink too much, so I don´t see any problem with people who don´t. And if a profile says "drink socially" it´s no guarantee for being sober at weekends - not even in between. I guess it´s something you need to ask each different person about.
And to answer your question; I would not feel uncomfortable drinking as long as my partner was ok with it. Then again - I don´t have any problems stickin´ to coffee either :) | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 12:54:51 PM | | I'm a non drinker and I've come across this before. It really does depend on how strong you feel about drinking. If you are okay with people drinking around you, let them know. However if you are on the other end of the spectrum you need to let them know that also. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 4:13:24 PM | I don't drink and neither does my guy. But he is in the minority. Every other man I have ever been with has drank at least a little.
Didn't bother me in the least, unless they were extremely stupid about it. I do not enjoy being a designated driver every where we go. Once in awhile is ok, but not all the time.
It is your choice as to what you will accept and what you won't in a partner. We can't tell you what is best for you.
Actually, does anyone actually not drink since they find the taste of alcohol unpleasant?
That would be me *raising hand*. Can't stand the taste or smell of it. Hate kissing someone who has been drinking, especially beer. I also can't handle the migraines I get from even one drink. Not worth it. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 6:38:12 PM | It's funny....I drink very little, because I LOVE the taste of alcohol. Give me a pint of Tequila, a lemon and salt shaker, and I can go to town. That's the problem....
When I do drink, I have a two drink limit, and choose my two drinks very carefully.
Friends will ask what kind of liqueur I want after dinner....I say give me a bit of everything...they look at me like I'm nuts...then they try it, and like it...and you get a different drink every time. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 6:51:30 PM | | It seems that I have dated many non drinkers. As long as they are comfortable with my drinking, I am more than happy with their choice. I am way more uncomfortable with heavy drinkers, and would not be compatible with someone who does drink heavily. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 6:56:38 PM | I prefer someone that doesn't drink at all, but as long as it's not heavy drinking I'm good. If someone does drink, the best thing to me would be someone that doesn't get drunk, but as long as it's not a big thing I really don't have issues with it.
I've never been even remotely drunk or anything and am not a drinker, so it kind of goes without saying what I'd prefer. I'm no stick in the mud or buzz kill or anything though (why do people assume a non drinker is no fun anyway). | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 7:00:05 PM | | Chill out Fly! Who cares? James, you hit it pretty good. Who judges themself to the point of blah, blah, blah? In getting back to the question, Yes. I do drink, but would not in public with someone that didn't. Not at home either, if she were living with me. I would be a DD any time I'm asked and have just as nice of a time. Liquor creates escape. I you have a problem returning, then things become a situation. | |
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 7:10:43 PM | Yes, I would. I drink once in a while, but it's usually on a special occasion. I've known some men who take a drink every day. There are those who can handle it well and there are those who don't, unfortunately. I wouldn't miss it if it wasn't around, there are plenty of other things that are far more important to me. 
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| Would you date a guy or girl who didn't drink?
Posted: 7/6/2008 7:27:39 PM | Why not. I don't drink and yet do not care if the man does. Designated driver always available. If you turned into a mad man I would object.
The older we get the more I hope we learn to not try and change people. A drink or two does not hurt. In excess is quite another issue. | |
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