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  Yeah agree, bars suck most of the times. I end up leaving, buying my own booze, and go home.
context: I often drink alone in my shed. I like to look at my stuff, tinker, talk to my dogs, watch stuff on YouTube and in winter have a nice fire  maybe cook my dinner out there. Get a little blasted, head off to bed. I love it, doing no harm to anyone, maybe just my liver. >
  
  I want your shed. >
  
  It's a ripper, just installed a toilet in there. Wife is concerned I'm going to build a bunk and never go back to the house. Well, she says she's concerned. >
  
  Hell, I'd do just that. Your shed sounds like the introvert's Cheers. I wish I had a shed. I'd like to get away. >
  
  I do welcome guests to the shed regularly but I enjoy it just as much on my own >
  
  Sounds awesome man. As soon as I can buy a house with some property, shed time. >
  
  Don't marry a country girl.  She'll fill that shed up with turkeys.  If you build a second shed, she'll fill it up with jumbo cornish rocks or milking goats.  Laughing.  I guess I have given my husband some grief over the years.  The poor guy tried to keep up with me. >
  
  I don't allow household junk to be stored in my shed. Its primarily a workshop, then a hobby cave, then a drinking den. I process fruit, make jerky, brew beer and wine all sorts of stuff. I also do mechanical repairs to my vehicles and keep a boat in there. Definitely no room for turkeys! >
  
  The older I get, the more I prefer drinking at home either alone or with some friends. Whenever I share this with people, they always seem to have some sort of concerned expression on their face like they’re deciding whether I’m an alcoholic or not. Couldn’t be bothered either way. >
  
  I'm the opposite. My dad was an abusive alcoholic. I don't even keep a bottle of wine at home. When I go out, I'll have a nice cocktail before dinner, and a glass of wine with the meal, and I'm fine with that. >
  
  Exactly >
  
  In finnish we have word for that: ”Kalsarikännit” = Drinking home alone in your underwear without intention to go out. >
  
  In America, we do this. Except it's the day after drinking where I order Chinese food, lament the fact that I can't answer the door undressed, then return to my underpants, never leaving the couch and live in shame for 24 hours dreading my return to work Monday. >
  
  Music sounds so much better after a few bevs at home. >
  
  There are some songs/albums that with the right amount of beverages at home just tear me down. It's like therapy. >
  
  Which ones are your fav? >
  
  I always have a hard time pulling songs/albums from memory but here are a few songs: Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd, You Can't Go Home by Leftover Crack, Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, Sick of You by Gwar. And albums: Laika Come home by Spacemonkeyz vs Gorillaz, ATLiens by Outcast, Smash by The Offspring. Most of those either have a direct link to a different time in my life or are just great freaking songs. >
  
  Smash by the offspring makes me want to drive 100mph on the freeway, swerving in and out of lanes just to find someone to fight >
  
  I am a grown adult that is aware of my physical capabilities, and my days of going into a mosh pit are over. That being said, I went to an all day festival type concert and when The Offspring played Bad Habit my subconscious took over and I threw my body into the crowd, instantly lost my glasses, and my wife had to drive us home that night. >
  
  I hope during the drive back she called you a stupid, dumb shit, goddamn, motherfucker. >
  
  Funny reading this comment as I hold a glass of wine in my hand at home sitting alone watching TV >
  
  Same, except mine’s gin >
  
  Or maybe just have 2 or 3 closest friends. But yeah I would prefer drinking or doin edibles alone at home rather than in public >
  
  Love having a good old fashioned sleep over with my friends as adults.  Get blasted, listen to music, play games, etc.  Don’t have to worry about a designated driver and we usually go out for brunch the morning after, it’s amazing. >
  
  Hey man, it's me one of your friends. When are we meeting up next? >
  
  100000% agree, drinking at home is superior >
  
  I just wrapped a pint and a half in my basement. I don't need to be drunk, but I like to have a good beer stretched over a couple hours of bad Netflix and random web browsing. In fact, it's about the only escapism I have that doesn't disappoint me these days. >
  
  Exactly like this. Only for me its the ps4 + music instead of netflix. Its therapeutic >
  
  Yup. I spend so much time around horrible people that I just enjoy being alone in my man cave on the weekends. I don't do this every day - it's just my weekend escape ritual. >
  
  For me, going out and drinking is something that is fun but also somewhat stressful and energy consuming. A whole variety of little things can just ruin my whole night and make me feel like crap when I’m drunk- that’s the kind of person I am. Being at home in my pajamas, sitting back and having some drinks is completely different experience: pure relaxation. >
  
  It’s safer, smarter, and significantly cheaper. >
  
  But you’re alone . A big reason ppl drink is because it enhances social interaction >
  
  That's the main thing. But one can argue, there's tons of ways to socialize for much cheaper and safer. The stigma with drinking at home is that your alone, which people automatically associate with alcoholism (as opposed to being a "social drinker") or depression and shit. I've never liked bars. Everybody's drinking, that's what brings them together, which isn't really a solid foundation for a friendship. You could hang with a bunch of people you'd genuinely hate sober, but they all get along because they're all tipsy. I'd rather have a few friends over and just do our thing, as I already like these people without the booze >
  
  
  I'd rather have a few friends over
  
  They specifically said drinking alone at home though >
  
  Fully agree. It's far cheaper, don't have to get dressed and I'm surrounded by all my stuff so I have tonnes of things to do. 
  I also tend to drink less. At home I'm only looking to feel relaxed and enjoy myself. Going out I tend to drink a lot more just to deal with the shear boredom and feeling of not wanting to be there. >
  
  Drinking alone is the SHIT. A bottle of wine and some video games? Forget about it. You’ve hit Valhalla, baby! >
  
  Agreed. Mega agreed. >
  
  I thought i was the only one that felt this way. But it’s literally the best. Take a hot shower. Put on a great tv show. Have a great cocktail. Chefs kiss 👩‍🍳💋 >
  
  my kinda guy/gal. my go to is mule or old fashioned, it’s the best part of the day >
  
  Gal! Dirty vodka martini for me. With blue cheese stuff olives. Not the kind that come in the jar! >
  
  you lost me at olives, goodness gracious >
  
  
  Not paying three times the price for alcohol.
  
  This one is what seals the deal for me. >
  
  As a DJ this is something I deeply agree with. Drinking in public is a pain in the ass. Ubers are expensive, people get rowdy… the only time I had fun drinking in public was Vegas, and that was only because the hotel was a 5 minute walk from the club! I’d much rather get drunk at home and play some video games lol >
  
  I almost exclusively drink home alone. A couple light beers with a book. >
  
  I totally agree but frequently drinking at home alone is a slippery slope that can lead to addiction. I started out 5 years ago with having a bottle of wine few times a week and now im drinking a bottle of vodka daily, just saying. It takes longer to get addicted to it compared to other hard drugs but its VERY SNEAKY. Look for the signs! I have taken substances known to be highly addictive (GHB, 4MMC, Speed, Benzos, Coke, Opiates) and I can manage my usage of them easily but I can't kick off alcohol and nicotine from my life which are the most accessible drugs! Take care 🌸 >
  
  I hope you get better soon, that doesn't sound fun for your liver. >
  
  Thank you! I am struggling with GAD and depression, and I can't absolutely deal with them sober, SSRIs not really helping too and other anxiety medications are far worse than alcohol addiction. If I could work through my inner traumas, my substance abuse will reduce hopefully since all it's connected somehow. >
  
  Before I got pregnant I loved getting tipsy/drunk at home with my partner. Maybe have a cocktail or two with dinner but come home by half 10 and carry on drinking just us two. Watch some good TV or a movie or reminisce on old music.
  Even as a teen/twenty-something I much preferred house parties or staying in. Going out is expensive and overrated. >
  
  For the most part, I totally agree with you.  Being home ensures, I save money, stay out of any possible trouble and don't have far to go if I get too intoxicated lol.  But every so often I do enjoy getting out to a pub and enjoying the atmosphere. >
  
  Yeah, it’s pretty great. I like going out as well, but love drinking at home. Sat and watched Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 4k on my new OLED the other night while sipping on some orange mango rum and it was awesome. >
  
  Finally someone says it >
  
  Finally someone says someone says it >
  
  Laughs in public transit >
  
  George Thorogood enters the conversation. >
  
  Every mornin just before breakfast, I don’t want no coffee or tea.. >
  
  Lol majority of people on Reddit are antisocial. So this is no where near unpopular here. >
  
  I hate drinking in public. I prefer doing it in my home, by myself, alone, at 12 am wile everyone else is asleep >
  
  Word man. I don’t have a shes but my hubs is working late and I have a bottle of 90% Evans Williams and some pineapple juice so I’m set. >
  
  Clearly not an unpopular opinion. >
  
  Isn’t drinking alone a sign of… never mind, have fun! >
  
  yeah, and the shrink who says that is high on cocaine and whisky >
  
  Lmao one time I had a friend on crack tell me that me drinking beer alone and playing video games was alcoholism >
  
  Is it something you do very frequently, and if you had to stop for a good long while would it be difficult? Would your life feel noticeably emptier without it? 
  Crack addicts are pretty much never good role models, but if they are the self-reflecting type they probably know a thing or two about addictive behaviors... Of course, if they were being judgmental or otherwise shitty about it that's a whole other thing. >
  
  One drink at the end of the day out on my balcony, infinitely better than happy hour during the week. I love a drink or two out on the weekend with friends but a single drink on a weeknight is great at home! 
  Although I agree, I think this is unpopular since I get shit for it, so upvote from me! >
  
  Agreed wholeheartedly >
  
  It’s just some haven’t admitted yet they are an alcoholic and call it socialization. Others don’t have a marge enough house to have a pool table in it and enjoy pool. >
  
  I agree. In public you also have to cope with all the stupid things people say. I still remember so many stupid things that I heard people say, and you can't help but feel that everybody is an asshole. Nothing is worse than being confronted with human stupidity and you brought it all on yourself. At least when you're home alone you can take it easy. >
  
  Drinking with friends is great and all but my fav times are drinking while I’m cooking a big meal and in the evening, enjoying a glass of bourbon while putting together a Lego set or playing video games. >
  
  I agree with that! Drinking some bourbon while cooking a nice meal is a good time. >
  
  haha - This is not unpopular with my age demographic (40's). It's very much preferred. >
  
  I personally can enjoy both. Definitely safer at home though. >
  
  There's moods for both, at home if you want some solo time but in public if you're with friends. Thats the way I see it, i enjoy drinking alone because it let's my mind wander but when I'm with people I stay focused on them >
  
  Not sure why people freak out at drinking alone.
  Not everyone drinks to get drunk or make “socialising” easier. Some of us actually enjoy the drink for what it is.
  After a long day of work, getting the kids to bed, a single malt whisky is best enjoyed alone. Usually with some YouTube and gaming. >
  
  I would say entertaining friends at home and drinking together is best. No overpriced drinks, crowded bars, dazed commutes back home. But you still get the joy of company. 
  Drinking alone though, I can't help but think is a little sad and can set you onto a path to alcoholism. A drink or two on a Friday night is all good, but if you're regularly getting drunk by yourself, then it can become a coping mechanism and you slip into addiction. >
  
  Agreed! My boyfriend and I do it all the time lol….cuddling, chit chatting, watching our shows, getting in some cardio 
  Also won’t say no to a couple glasses of wine when I’m home by myself with a book or a show after a long day of work >
  
  It’s nice just pouring a small drink and just relaxing with your hobby. I really really enjoy the taste of some whiteclaws and trulys and it’s fine to just open up a few of those and just do some writing or reading >
  
  I like company when I'm drinking. >
  
  I agree. Having even a beer makes it drunk driving, but drinking at home and now you're an alcoholic. I call BS. At home, I'm not putting anyone life in danger when I have a nightcap >
  
  So much safer to just do it at home and then just roll into bed. Not risking anyone’s safety and don’t have to worry about transportation home or anything. Just have fun and relax and then go to sleep >
  
  Im more of a social drinker so this doesn’t work for me >
  
  Or, hear me out, drink at home with your friends. >
  
  I agree. I can be a drinker. When I intend to truly drink and get fucked up, I will not be in public. Same goes for any drug. Wanna get off your face on X? Coke? Acid? Find a campfire or go home. Relax. The likelihood of getting sucker punched just went to zero. >
  
  I used to feel the exact same way!
  Almost 3 years off the sauce now. >
  
  I used to think this. Drinking at home makes it super easy to drink.  And not stop drinking. >
  
  I only drink at home. The only time I ever sat down at a bar to order drinks was on my honeymoon. Pay triple the price for booze? Absolutely not. This way I only buy the absolute top shelf stuff, and then I'm not inclined to shoot it. I just have one glass of neat scotch and call it a night. >
  
  Yeah I agree. Same with being high. I’m like wooo watch some tv play some video games take a bath clean the house. 
  I’m sober now bc I drank alone all the time which usually starts to snowball but honestly I didn’t like being drunk or buzzed or in public. So I’d have one or two drinks if I went to a bar and since I drank all the time I was like I don’t feel anything from this so why are we here even. 
  I mean then again being out was fun with people I just always was annoyed there had to be alcohol involved for it to be a group hang out thing. Like god forbid we all get together and there isn’t alcohol. 
  Which is ironic since I was the alcoholic lol so now it’s even more annoying bc people are like omg are you gunna be ok bc we’re meeting at a bar. Like yeah it’s been almost 6 years I’ll live. >
  
  congrats on your sobriety! >
  
  It's better until it's just not anymore. Then it's usually too late to turn back. I hope you don't get to that point bc it's a slippery slope. >
  
  If it’s gotten to that point, it’s not better anywhere, speaking from experience. >
  
  Exactly. Been there done that. Haven't had a drink in like 6 years now. >
  
  Only at 3 months and change myself. 
  Cheers mate. >
  
  Not "only"- the first 90 something days are a huge deal!! Congrats!! >
  
  Smoking weed alone causes even less harm to yourself :) >
  
  I get some of my best writing done drinking alone at home. >
  
  Agreed, I hate the implication that drinking at home  alone is considered alcoholic behavior. It’s cheaper, safer, and more relaxing. >
  
  I am a security guard that works at a place that sells alcohol. I approve this message >
  
  I found this to be true after my 20s but not alone. Drinking alone is dangerous. I prefer drinking at home with a few friends or my husband than going out to bars and clubs. >
  
  Depends how much you’re drinking. Have a couple of beers or glasses of wine by yourself I wouldn’t really say is dangerous. Getting trashed by yourself definitely is. >
  
  I disagree. So many people don't understand what addiction really is. People think of the alcoholics they know in their life who are wasted all day long but that's just the most severe alcoholism. Think about doing opioids. You can't say "taking a few pills by yourself I wouldn't really say is dangerous. Getting trashed by yourself definitely is." >
  
  I actually can and would say that, I’d even say in some instances that it’s safer. If you know the pills that you were taking and had the means to, why the hell not?
  Provided you’re practicing moderation and some other harm reduction practices, there isn’t much reason to be so judgmental of someone’s drug of choice >
  
  
  Provided you’re practicing moderation and some other harm reduction practices, there isn’t much reason be so judgmental of someone’s drug of choice 
  
  That's a huge IF. Which the vast vast majority of people don't have >
  
  To me, drinking alone at home is pretty pointless, i prefer video games in this cases, i like going out with my friends to a bar and drinking there, no need to get heavily drunk, just enough melt a bit >
  
  Can't agree more. >
  
  I don't smoke weeda or do any other drugs, so listening to psychodelic rock albums while being drunk and dizzy is an amazing experience >
  
  This is true… except when the phone comes out >
  
  🙌🏼 >
  
  💯 >
  
  Cheers!!!!! >
  
  That all makes sense. It’s great if you can do it. And still switching drinking alone is one of the more common steps people take into alcoholism. Yes I already know there are a zillion exceptions to this. Just be safe is all. >
  
  Yeah idk why drinking alone is so taboo. I get it if it’s like an every day thing, but if you do it in moderation it’s pretty normal >
  
  You know the "Good guys spend 3 months salary on a ring" marketing scheme mainstream media has portrayed? I also think the "Most people go to the bar and pay 8x to get drunk regularly" is another marketing scheme.
  Every down on their luck character ever in media goes to a bar and says "Pour me a double", when in reality they'd be pouring themselves doubles into a coke can in their garage.