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At the risk of painting myself in a negative light: I drink. I go out with friends, throw back some tasty cocktails/beer/Scotch/wine, and vent about my day/week/whatever.

Depending on my mood, I'll either be one-on-one/two/three with a few close friends and lay it all out, or go out with a larger group and just use the alcohol to take my mind off things.

Healthy? Jury's still out. Effective? Yup.

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Drinking with friends is a pretty acceptable thing to do. Can't see how it would paint you in a negative light.

It's completely reasonable. Lack of moderation is the problem, not enjoying oneself.

I guess many might like to portray their lifestyle as exercising regularly, having deep and intellectual conversations while socializing (without alcohol, because it's a social lubricant), learning foreign languages, and snacking on carrots and brocolli with yogurt dip when they want to treat themselves.

...but I think most people would consider your lifestyle to be quite reasonable and balanced. :)

I'm snacking on carrots and brocolli right now as a matter of fact.

Certainly not exercising though.

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