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The Trouble with Alcohol: She Likes To Drink, I Don’t (Or Didn’t…)

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Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 20, 2019
Post category:Anger Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Married Life Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Third Glass Series

If she drinks the third glass I begin looking for what I'm going to do that evening when she's fallen asleep. If she asks for water, my mind enters into a different set of fantasies that involve her participation. The real joy is that we've had this discussion.

Why Adding Cocktails to Your Emotional Mix Might Not Be Working

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 27, 2018
Post category:Dating Depression Drinking Health and Fitness Joy Relationships Self-care Third Glass Series

There have been several times in my life when alcohol played a role in my own avoidance.

Drinking Fuzzy Navels and Spending Time Together Doing Nothing

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 4, 2015
Post category:Dating Drinking Health and Fitness Relationships Self-care Third Glass Series

As you eventually become an adult, there are opportunities for self-regulation that begin to define you. For some folks, the casual drink is the indulgence that gives them a warm fuzzy feeling. But again, as we evolve as adults we begin to look beyond the buzz and towards other objectives.