Yeah…good point. This is something that I never experienced, so I can’t talk from first-hand knowledge. However, I can only think that you share that you have decided drinking is not for you (if you’ve come to that conclusion) and they have to make their decision from there.

When I drank, I wouldn’t date someone that didn’t drink, so the reality is that this is going to happen. Just be prepared for it and understand that you’ll probably be better off for it in the long run.

But that is a decision that only you can make.

In regards to the AA comment, I have had people think that I had a major drinking problem, and I just shared that I wasn’t in AA but afraid that I was going to that way.

At the of the day, I’m just advising to not lie about it…you can share whatever part of your story you decide to share with whomever asks.

It’s truly changed my life to make it so much better that it’s hard for me not to share all of it…