We’ve all heard the saying, ‘One drink won’t hurt,’ but what if that one drink leads to an unexpected chain of events? Our storyteller finds themselves in the hot seat when they decide to have a single drink as the designated driver (DD) for the night. With everyone having different DD policies, things take a dramatic turn when a new girlfriend enters the scene and challenges the protagonist’s decision.
Different DD Policies
The New Girlfriend
One Drink Plan
New GF’s Reaction
Assurances and Apologies
Storming Out
Awkward Night
No Response
Update: Breakup News
Consolation Drinks
Friend’s Thoughts
Conclusion: The Fight
The Accusations
The Breakup
Parting Words
Breakup Aftermath: Was One Drink Worth It?
Our protagonist’s decision to have one drink as the DD led to an explosive night. The new girlfriend stormed out of the bar, and the couple ended up breaking up after a heated fight. The friend group was labeled as ‘s***** alcoholics,’ and our storyteller’s buddy was called a ‘wannabe pimp.’ Now, they’re planning consolation drinks for their heartbroken friend. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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