Even though this post may seem funny to some, I can underline what OP wrote. I used to drink a lot. Usually went out for drinks 3-5 evenings a week. Always social drinking and never missed a day at work, but it was certainly too much. The birth of my son changed everything. Not only have I been barely drinking for the past two+ years, but drinking is making me quite hanxious the day after and I‘m suffering a lot more than I ever used to in the past.

I don’t miss alcohol, but I do miss the social part. Having kids is taxing, but also incredibly rewarding.

Kids are the cutest time thieves.

I don't drink but I honestly would much rather start drinking than have kids.

I think it was Schopenhauer that said love is nature's way of tricking people into taking on the responsibility of having children.

This guy parents.