Is drinking a turn off?

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GoodManDave · Accepted Answer

Drinking isn't, in and of itself. Getting drunk is. Getting drunk all the time (even "just" buzzed) is. Getting drunk and driving home (and thinking it's ok) is a problem. Getting violent while being drunk is a problem. Having a beer a few times a week, knowing your limits is not an issue for me.

I drink maybe four times a year. I usually hate the taste of alcohol personally, and if it's disguised, the drink usually has to be REALLY strong with something else in order to mask it. So I'm a lightweight, which is fine. But if a woman is obsessed with me not drinking, and can't handle it with respect, then it's a turn-off, and if she has such a huge issue with it, the relationship probably won't last long.

I'm not my girlfriend's dad. I'm not going to get up her case about it unless it's becoming an obsession (like the stuff I mentioned before), or she's so busy going out drinking that she's neglecting "us" or she's always late coming home or something like that.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes it is

BrittBratt2416 · Accepted Answer

No, you need to drink in order to survive. Joke aside, there's a boundary. There's nothing wrong with having a drink from time to time, however, nobody wants a drunk. Nobody wants or should want to have an alcohol problem. So if someone does, then yes that can be a turn to many people cause they don't want to have to tackle that problem. They want somebody who is sober and can handle their alcohol limits.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I prefer somebody who spends their money on more beneficial things like salads or gym memberships or trips to parks and gardens but if a guy doesn't go broke buying alcohol and doesn't drink all the time - its not a big deal.

XRabbitHeartX · Accepted Answer

In moderation? No definitely not. I enjoy alchoholic drinks on occassion. However getting drunk and drinking a lot is a turn off.

Logorithim · Answer

If it's too much. I don't drink myself, but it's OK if she does as long as it's moderate.

Cynicaldreamer · Answer

Depends. As long as he does so in moderation, it's fine. But I don't drink at all so I don't tend to date guys that drink.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Only when it is excessive or cannot be controlled.

ak667 · Answer

It's kind of a requirement in my case to date a girl. Otherwise I don't think we'd get along very well. That said, most Japanese girls drink over here. They usually drink soft drinks like beer or wine but also harder ones sometimes like whiskey or shochu.

I can't really imagine dating a girl who doesn't drink at all.

princessfromjupiter · Answer

It’s only a turn off when it happens way too often and depending on the alcohol. I can’t stand someone who almost exclusively drinks beer — they tend to be the people who get fat as they age & have an excruciatingly boring taste in parties/clubs and actually most leisure activities for that matter..
I stay away from people who drink more than 3x a week too.

JustTheTrue · Answer

It is too me, I want a healthy girl not a girl who drink because she lacks confidence. Yeah it is a turn off and I won’t take you serious, I might act like it but deep down I’m already turned off.
Also I don’t drink that’s why I look younger than those 20 years old dudes. I’m fucking sexy

therightheight · Answer

If its too much its a turn off. Few years ago i was kind of seeing a co-worker and she showed up at a party of mine super hammered and was acting pretty sloppy going as far as to say 'you're gonna fuck me tonight.' That didn't happen cause while we were making out she ran to the bath room and started throwing up and i had to hold her hair back and clean that god damn mess and put her drunk ass to bed

Maik567 · Answer

Apparently this is an unpopular opinion on this website but it's more of a turn off for me if she never drinks.

I drink on special occasions and party with my friends sometimes so I feel like she'd feel a little bit left out or out of place if she was completely sober.

Miristheiss · Answer

If she just has ONE drink from time to time and maybe in social situations she has one drink to relax or likes a glass of wine with dinner that is fine with me. If she drinks a lot and often gets drunk and gets to where guys can start taking advantage of her and she starts acting like a different person and drinking a lot is her goal when she goes out than she wouldn't be my type. I'd stay away from that type.

Anonymous · Answer

For me it's a turn on. I'm very liberal and it's even a turn on if she's a stoner. I know it sounds kind of dumb but I think it's attractive if someone demonstrates they can have an open mind and enjoy some things in life in a healthy manner. As long as they know what they are doing and aren't prejudicing anyone, I don't think people should not enjoy something because someone told them not to.

chrisbigman · Answer

Only if they have a problem. I'd rather not see someone drink to their early death. Drinking socially isn't a problem, but drinking heavily IS a problem. Why be with someone that no longer seems to want to live? I'm willing to help her get help, but SHE needs to be willing and wanting to help herself as well.

DocilexElle · Answer

No. I drink like 2x a week now... because I've been working more than I used to. I'd say my guy is a heavy drinker... but he managed to not drink this past weekend! I'm like the non-partier girl who drinks. It's odd.

weasley8 · Answer

No. I'm neutral to it. I don't drink, but I don't mind if guys do. So long as he's not a violent drunk or anything problematic like that. Also, I would prefer if he didn't get completely wasted every weekend, just because I'm not his babysitter.

James_R · Answer

I had 2 uncles die from alcohol related incidents. I am 43 and have never been drunk in my life. I stay away from those who get drunk and certainly those who use alcohol as an escape mechanism or a method to 'unwind'.

It's a personal preference.

Malita55 · Answer

Hahaha no wtf. Unless you drink all the time or can't handle yourself when you're drunk, i want to date someone who can enjoy a drink every now and then

Lysander89 · Answer

Drinking in of it's self certainly is not a turn off, I would say that it is a matter of degrees. What would be the limit of alcoholic consumption by your partner be before you are turned off or leave them?

animelover14 · Answer

If they excessively drink then yeah but occasionally, I don't mind. However, if my potential boyfriend were to drink even occasionally I will still worry either way in terms of his health.

MlleCake · Answer

I had to stop drinking alcohol many years ago. I don't mind if my friends or people I date drink modestly. It gets boring to be around drinks.

AbdKilani · Answer

Well, for me yes I don't want a drinking woman or kids

Massageman · Answer

If I have a drink, it's only because I like the flavor of the drink, not to get drink. by the way - if anyone there likes sangria but not the alcohol, try "Senorial Sangria", a Mexican carbonated grape juice/citrus drink.

Dtegesd123 · Answer

NO but don't go to the club with your gfs and get drunk. Drink until you tipsy have a good time, but if you use I cheated on you cause I was drunk, its not gonna work.

ShortCircuit · Answer

It isn't a deal breaker, but if I were to choose between a woman who did drink (even in moderation), and one who didn't, I'd likely choose the latter.

TsundereMatrix · Answer

Over drinking to a point where it’s a problem is... well... a problem. Occasional social drinking isn’t bad.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

It's not a turn off to me as long I'm enjoy my booze with good company. Being an obnoxious drunk is the turn off.

madhatters4 · Answer

over drinking can be. alcoholism is. casual, social, moderate, responsible drinking is not a turn off

emmily2396 · Answer

When you go out it's fine, but if you do it on a daily basis it's a big turn off. I want somone who i can have a conversation woth, not someone who is constantly drunk.

Anonymous · Answer

It's a huge turn-off for me.

If you drink alcohol you might as well drink gasoline. Both make you smell bad, wobbly, and impare your judgement. The only differences are that gas is less expensive and alcohol might not kill you as quickly.

Northern_star · Answer

not, if in moderate measures.
i first drank alcohol. when i was 28, im a social drinker (basically i drink wine or vodka) i think tuats fine. but if she must drink all the time like an addiction thats a deal breaker.

Daniel3035 · Answer

Depends on the occasion. If she drinks like every week or goes to the pub or bar every week then yh. And especially close to or during pregnancy. If it’s just a glass of when during a date then turn on.

Fitness-Fanatic · Answer

It is for me. I don't drink alchol , so I'd prefer to date a guy who didn't either

Cookie8888 · Answer

Yes. You get drunk more than once a month, I'm not interested. I would like to say "you ever get drunk, I'm not interested" but then I'd be single forever.

Myk13 · Answer

Not at all. In fact it will usually aid in the removal of your inhibitions, your clothes and your self respect.  Please drink responsibly.  Damn, that was a great radio commercial!

BrianMerritt · Answer

YES. Even moderate drinkers I stay away from. Not my lifestyle, never will be. I've seen what alcohol does to people and I do not want that anywhere near me.

lofii · Answer

Not really, unless she constantly does it and it's too a point to where she is making bad decisions and i have to hold her head over a toilet bowl because she has no self control Then it's a turn off

Lynzerilee · Answer

Addiction is. Getting drunk till you can't function, nobody wants to deal with that.

melanieeeB · Answer

Being an alcoholic- hell yes it's disgusting  Drinking here and there- I don't mind

SpiderManFan2002 · Answer

For me, yes considering it is against my faith and beliefs.

Daechir · Answer

Alcohol is classified as a poison. Drinking poison is a stupid thing to do. Stupid people are not attractive to me.

devilish-cutie · Answer

not really as long as its not excessive im more mind smoking

JulieXO · Answer

It’s not, unless he’s an alcoholic. I drink socially and I’d actually prefer it if he did too.

pumaOH24 · Answer

I don’t think it is... unless they get drunk every night then it could be a turn off and a problem!

HoneyAdvice101 · Answer

I will drink every once in a while but if someone is an alcoholic it’s a turn off

ChloeStarfire · Answer

Not for me my ex crush drinks every once in a while and has been drinking since he was 18. Me and my boyfriend both don’t drink

DesertCreature · Answer

Not unless it's excessive and affecting her normal behavior.

TheLostShootingStar · Answer

Not if they're mature about it and don't overdo it, it's all about self control

sugarchateau · Answer

It’s what you make of it in different situations 👍🏻 you’re allowed to change your mind.

Kiran04 · Answer

Only if you get white girl wasted. For the most part I don't mind. Just don't bloat the bill with fancy cocktail orders or get so drunk you can't see straight.

MarilynMansonsSlvt · Answer

Only if you're an alcoholic. The occasional glass of absinthe is fine, though. xx ~ Mrs Manson

Salmon4056 · Answer

It depends on the guy. But I don't drink nor like it

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i'm a drinker so i wouldn't mind. it's the destruction of all of my relationships.

just_a_potato · Answer

Not really unless they're drinking like an alcoholic which would scare me quite a bit

worldscolide · Answer

It's a massive turn off if she is doing it to get drunk, I have no room in my life for that kind of irresponsibility. That kind of idiocy.

Rangers · Answer

Only if they're irresponsible, which unfortunately, I'd say just about everyone these days who drinks, does so extremely irresponsibly

WhoDatGuy · Answer

Drinking no, absolutely drunk woman yes. Especially in 2018. They could just say rape and guilty or not your life in fucked

TheAceholeSupreme666 · Answer

No, it isn't. Excessive drinking is something in which I have no room to talk... I did so much of it over the years.

AcidT0y · Answer

Well I've always gone to bars to meet girls. So if I considered drinking to be a turn off, I'd have to go somewhere else xD

Aynsof · Answer

Depends on how much and how often  I rarely drink myself but I don't as such care of other people do

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Not really a turn off, but I dont like that type of girls that go party all the time and drink excessively

Anonymous · Answer

Yes to me it is if it's done too often and/or they get drunk.

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