You have probably answered this question a million times here…but we are having guests this weekend and I dont want to explain why I stopped drinking …can you guys tell me what excuses you use?
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If I don’t want to tell the real reason, I tell them I’m on medication and I may not drink with that.
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I can truthfully just say, “I don’t like how it affects my energy level”
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It hurts my stomach
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I’m a truth teller on this one. I was a liar when I was a drunk. I have worked so hard to change my whole existence that I’m not gonna throw it away by lying about why I’m not drinking.
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I would be truthful. But if you need an excuse say that you are antibiotics
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For the moment I use “Dry January” after that I plan to say, “I feel so much better, I’m sticking with it!” I think we’ll be the envy of many 
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That’s my plan buffy 
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The truth will set you free! Just kidding, I know that’s cheesy. But if you don’t want to be up front about just wanting to cut the alcohol out, you can say you’re losing weight for X event or you’re just not feeling well/have a stomach ache
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Maybe one of your guest may be secretly concerned about their own drinking.
I like the truth, but simple. No need for details.
“I felt like I was getting carried away, actually started going to meetings to get on track with it.”
You will be surprised how impressed people are, and happy when someone reaches out.
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I say Im taking a break, or cutting back or off the sauce. Most people don’t care and I agree that some will be inspired to cut down or at least pleasantly curious about your motivations. I could probably just say, I dont drink. People seem to respect that.
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So now that I’m all brave with sober days I’m gonna start saying " Believe me you’ll like me better if I stay sober."
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Hmmm, well fortunately my social circle knows my history of blacking out after being the “life of the party” and they know I’m not drinking anymore so it’s not even a question.
But in other circles, “I’m pregnant.” Since I’m a dude, that usually elicits nervous laughter, failure to make eye contact from that point forward and acceptance of my lack of interest in a drink.
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Lol… you should change it to ‘trying to get pregnant’
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that could be misconstrued as a pick-up line! Gotta be careful with that one!
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haha! Thats great Chris
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I simply say “I don’t drink” which usually is enough for most people but if they ask why I tell them “I don’t like how it makes me feel”
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I have decided when i have January out the way I am gonna tell the rest of my family. So far I’ve told my eldest son. My daughter, one of my brothers and a close friend.
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Your comment is what made me decide to join here. Much respect.
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Oh no you are going to give him a big head now😜. I’m so glad you did join. We need you to keep us going. Welcome to the board
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