A question for people over 40

Do you think you don't drink as much as you did in your younger years? I don't feel the inclination or even enjoy it as I once did.

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okaybut · 56-60, M

No way as much...my body cannot handle it the same way. I also find that I cannot get "fun drunk" the same way. I keep too much control now.

Rhonda · F

@okaybut exactly, the fun has gone and as I drank so much once, I believe I built a resistance to it, so just get tired now

fdurst · 56-60, M

@Rhonda I stopped completely for about 5 years (during my 30s). Any tolerance I had developed pretty much disappeared. Upon resuming, I did not pursue the binges as I once had, which means my tolerance has not increased. I also do not drink during the week, only weekends. Thus when i do have a few drinks, I have a really great time.