I'm like you, Ariesrising, I don't even like the taste of alcohol. To me, beer tastes like rotten grain (which it is) and wine tastes like cough syrup or something. I can sort of handle champagne and cider....but only in small amounts. At least they taste "decent enough."
HOWEVER, I have a much more personal reason for not drinking any alcohol at all - I lost my mother to alcoholism 4 and a half years ago. I have to say it really sucks to lose a mother that way - especially since she had called up a recovery home to enroll literally a couple hours before she died. Even if I liked the taste of alcohol (which I don't) I don't want to drink it lest I find myself in the same position. After all, research has shown a genetic link for alcoholism. To me, any health benefits alcohol may provide are not worth the risk.
Most people are pretty cool with my not drinking alcohol. Those who press me to drink and ask me why I'm "not any fun" are quickly silenced once I finally give in and explain my reasons.
To each his own I suppose.
.....Kelly
