/biz/ - Business & Finance

>>18749925
how often we talking? in moderation its not so bad

>>18749941
like maybe twice a week. some other days ill have 1 or 2 beers. but sometimes i go hard

>>18749925
I never really drink but in lockdown with my gf even I've been spending some nights up late getting wasted. I just need some space and to do something on my own.

>>18749925
Same. Try explaining your interests in stocks with your gf. See if she’d want to try paper trading then actual trading and compare how you guys do.

>>18750010
exactly this. I wont say i didnt do this sometimes before quarantine, but I need my space and just relax and distract myself. I love her but damn just let me drink beer and watch dumb shit on the internet

>>18750128
doesnt go well because of her father who had a gambling issue. Can't get across to her that its not exactly gambling. But also when I try to it makes me laugh because it is gambling

>>18749925
>drunken researching hobby
This is one of the most interesting funny and enjoyable hobby I ever had.
Even better to go out with friends. I do this once a week and its the way I recharge my introvert batteries

>>18750010
>>18750212
Oh boi I feel better, I almost thought I was being an asshole.
So is it normal wanting alone time even if you love her so goddamn much

>>18749925
Normal people don't have to think about drinking. In theses crazy times it is easy to check out an AA meeting on zoom anonymously.

I drink rum nearly every day. It's so delicious mixed with pepsi max ;)

Might have some now...

>>18750323
Normal people kind of suck, especially ones that buy into AA and are sad sacks of shit. I can and have gotten it under control on my own

>>18750311
Yes, literally no-one can healthily have zero alone time. How much everyone needs differs but someone who is never alone is unhealthy just as someone who is always alone.

I could just stay up late but for some reason have drinks feels more like doing my own thing, having some fun on my own.

>>18749925
Nobody cares. Back to /r9k/ with you, edgefag.

>>18750591
>calling people edgy
>bringing up r9k
>"nobody cares"

Ok now you can actually go back to r9k faggot

>>18750229
>it is gambling
It isn't.

>>18749925
what time do you start on the days you get shitfaced? don't you feel too messed up the day after?

>>18750734
It literally is just fancy, educated gambling, tell yourself whatever you need to

>>18750795
usually after dinner at like 8 or 9

>>18749925
It’s definitely normal to want alone time. I am the same way, and I’m with someone who I am seriously in love with.

Be careful with the drinking because I want you to always be able to enjoy it. I am a full blown alcoholic—been sober since September 1st. I definitely know and miss that “in my own world” type of drinking, but just be aware.

>>18750885
appreciate that anon, will do

>>18749983
Back it up bro. Soon you're gonna want to start the day drinking on the weekend then you'll be drinking at work and then youre gonna kill your career potential and your gf will leave you. This might take months or decades but it's an ugly problem and it trashes your mind and body. Just cut back a little and you'll feel healthier too.

>>18750938
Yeah I just want my bros to be able to enjoy themselves safely. Also retreating into your own mind space like that is necessary at times, but for me and other addicts it goes hand in hand with lying when substances are a part.

But bro I’m so nostalgic for that feeling but I’ve been down the rabbit hole too many times to know I just can’t drink, and I’ve never been happier or more honest than I am now. This sounds silly and cliche but going for a walk or run can provide a little solitude—especially a run for me.

>>18751252
>>18751002
Yea i really need to stop it - its really dumb. I keep making excuses. Thats a harrowing thought cracks could be forming now. Don't want to lose her or my brain.

i do run but thats only like 30min to an hr out of the day. Idk I'll get there. Its especially tough because i live in a foreign country and don't have friends here. But my friends back home are degenerates anyway

>>18751849
It’s even more understandable since you live in a foreign country, but, like you said, you don’t want to lose your girl or the other good parts about your life.

People bitch about cutting back on drinking because it truly does suck, but it’s worth it. Look at it like you have a chance to cut back before it’s gone too far.

>>18750311
absolutely yes