“People will know and perceive me as a person who doesn’t drink alcohol. This is fine because it’s true.”
It’s the same as being a person who doesn’t do a thing that you already don’t do.
You can tell people you feel healthier without it and it’s just your preference. Most people won’t pry further. For some reason, Europeans tend to be more confrontational with me about it. You don’t need to share details about binging and lack of self control with anyone unless you want to.
This is very interesting. I have gradually become this person because I don't tolerate alcohol well anymore and it doesn't bother me to say this to myself or anyone else. Yet on the other hand, I have someone very close to me, who experiences incredible anxiety when embracing the identity of being a non-drinker. The way it was put to me was "Everyone will know I have a problem with alcohol and it makes me ashamed and self conscious".
And yet, my experience is that no one ever asks why I don't drink or even care and they still like being around me.
“I’m a person who doesn’t drink alcohol.”
“People will know and perceive me as a person who doesn’t drink alcohol. This is fine because it’s true.”
It’s the same as being a person who doesn’t do a thing that you already don’t do.
You can tell people you feel healthier without it and it’s just your preference. Most people won’t pry further. For some reason, Europeans tend to be more confrontational with me about it. You don’t need to share details about binging and lack of self control with anyone unless you want to.