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There's a lot of stereotypical fears that people have. They are stereotypical because they are common. They are common because they really happen a lot.

For women one of the most common is the fear of marrying an alcoholic. And those stories always start with "he was such a nice guy when he was younger, you know, when he wasn't drinking... He'd just go out a couple of times a week with some buddies... but then two times turned into three, four..."

And hate to say it, but if she's worried, she might just be right. Personally, things like "I'd be drinking a lot more if I'd be playing hockey" is kind of a weird comment. It sounds like an excuse, and you shouldn't need an excuse.

Beer is good, but if someone says you should drink less, it's best to follow that advise. Worst case scenario, you'll drink less beer.