Why We Drink Socially

There is only one reason why both men and women make their way to parties or such establishments as taverns, bars, or clubs. The sole motivation for doing so is selfishness. Each man and each woman who proceeds to enter such a location is unsatisfied with his or her life. He or she is unfulfilled in his or her particular calling or station in which they live. They are unhappy with their own present situation. Thus they deliberately choose to seek an alternative manner of temporal satisfaction in order to procure for themselves a momentary futile sense of pleasure in the company of the opposite sex while attempting to numb the reality of the dissatisfaction they experience in their own lives through the means of alcohol consumption.

We each know this to be true. In fact, many of the establishments we visit have signage with the words “Food” and “Spirits” in large bold print for us and all to see. These words are not hidden, as it were, so that we are indeed surprised to find alcohol within the business premises once we have entered. On the contrary, these words are intently positioned in order not to be missed by either those passing or patrons entering. Suffice it to say we are keenly aware that spirits are present in beverages served at any bar we enter, whether signage expressly advertises such or not.

Likewise, we attend festivities and celebrations most certainly knowing full well what type of activities will transpire, the character of those orchestrating the event, the reputations of those who will be present, and what will be served to eat and drink once we arrive. We each know, too, that the opposite sex will most assuredly be present in these circumstances. Of course, it is not enough for us to fill ourselves with the spirits of alcohol to experience carnal freedom entirely. No, we must also indulge in the earthly lusts of craving and desiring attention from the opposite sex to acquire secular bliss. Succinctly put, we drink in these settings wanting to forget and ignore our problems in this life, and we pursue sex with others in these situations for our own gratification.

Let’s be honest; if we were truly content with our lives, we would without a doubt be home in the company and comfort of those whom we love. We would be with our spouses and kids happily. We would not want to be with any other anywhere else. Period. This is the truth regarding us as men and women. Let’s acknowledge this as such, for continuing to knowingly create false versions of this truth only prolongs such behavior, thus leading to further certain turmoil, pain, and our inescapable unpleasant demise.