Buckle up, folks! It’s time for a wild ride through the world of designated drivers and dating disasters. When you mix a responsible DD with a dash of drama, things are bound to get interesting. Join me as I navigate the treacherous waters of being the sober chauffeur for my squad… with a twist! Will my one early drink cause a relationship wreck? Let’s find out!
The Designated Driver Dilemma

Responsible Rides, Trusted Tribe

My Turn, My Rules?

One and Done ⏰

Legally Lit, But Playing It Safe

New Girl, New Drama

♂️ Shrugs and Apologies

Paid For, Bottoms Up

♂️ ♀️ Exit Stage Left

AITA? To Give or Not To Give

Radio Silence

Update: Bro’s Back!

Bye Bye, New Boo

♂️ Sad But For The Best?

The Breakup Breakdown

️ Bar Brawl Begins

Wasted With Floozies?

The Final Showdown

️ Parting Shots Fired

Designated Driver Drama: New GF Loses Her Cool!
Well, well, well… looks like my attempt at being a responsible DD while still enjoying a single drink early in the night didn’t sit well with my buddy’s new boo! Despite my assurances that I’d be stone-cold sober by the time we hit the road, she stormed out in a huff, leaving the rest of us feeling awkward AF. But wait, there’s more! Turns out, this was just the tip of the iceberg… Let’s see what the internet has to say about this designated driver debacle!
Being a designated driver doesn’t mean you can’t have ONE drink ♂️
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Designated driver has one drink, GF overreacts and leaves

DD drinks on the job, GF not happy. Soft YTA.

Misunderstanding causes GF to overreact, but everyone is safe

DD drinking even a single beer is a breach of trust
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Irish commenter criticizes American drinking and driving culture

Having a single drink as a DD is NTA, relax

Drinking as a designated driver shows lack of responsibility. YTA.

Communication is key. No one’s the AH here.

Different cultural backgrounds and personal experiences affect opinions on drinking.

GF expects sobriety for one night. YTA or NAH?

Drinking and driving is never okay. YTA for breaking promises.

Being a designated driver doesn’t mean you can’t drink. NTA.

Drinking as a DD? YTA. No excuses for risking lives!

Friend defends designated driver’s right to drink, girlfriend overreacts ♂️

One beer won’t make you drunk, Festivus beer-drinkers unite!

YTA for disregarding her boundaries. Respect her decisions

Clarification of rules when DDing could have avoided argument.

Drinking while designated driver – NAH or YTA?

Don’t let one drink ruin a relationship

GF overreacts to one drink, commenter defends NTA decision

One drink over hours isn’t enough to impair driving. NTA

One beer won’t affect driving, GF’s behavior was extreme

As the DD, OP should prioritize their group’s safety. YTA.

Drinking as a designated driver makes you the a**hole.

Being designated driver doesn’t mean zero-alcohol expectation, NTA

Designated driver drinks, YTA for not informing passengers

Calculating BAL to determine if designated driver is NTA.

Starting the night with a drink as a DD: NTA ♂️

Having open communication about alcohol boundaries is crucial.

DD drinks, GF uncomfortable. YTA for not sticking to duty.

Drinking as DD on first date – YTA according to comments

Misunderstanding of DD role leads to entitled behavior.

Drinking and driving debate: reasonable limit or zero tolerance?

NAH, but GF may have been upset about something else ♂️

Being a responsible drinker deserves respect. NTA

Girlfriend overreacts to guy having one beer. NTA.

Is having a drink with dinner different from drunk driving?

Set clear rules to avoid unreasonable reactions. NTA

Having a drink as DD is understandable, but communication is key.

French law allows driving after one drink. NTA.

Debate over designated driver having a single drink. NAH vs ESH.

Opinion: Designated drivers shouldn’t drink. YTA if you do.

Clear DD agreement, but GF overreacted by storming out. ♂️

Misunderstanding leads to hilarious confusion about sobriety in D&D.
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Knowing your limits and considering safety is important. NTA.

Being a DD while drinking? YTA according to commenters

Debate over whether designated drivers should drink, YTA verdict.

Having one drink and driving is NBD, GF overreacted

NTA. Commenter finds humor in breakup over designated driving mishap.
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NTA uses humor to make a point about DD and Uber

Drinking and driving is never okay. YTA for risking lives.

Breathalyzer proves one drink below legal limit, NTA for DD.

Being a DD is not the same as being a babysitter

Drinking as a designated driver? YTA. GF was right.

Being a designated driver and having a drink is okay. Drama queen.

Valid point. Should a designated driver drink at all?

Being a responsible DD is crucial. NTA for not drinking.

One beer won’t affect you hours later. GF’s reaction childish

NTA if legally able to drive, GF overreacted

OP’s decision to have a drink as DD deemed YTA
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OP drinks while being DD, commenter thinks they’re TA.

Encouraging DDs not to drink is important. NTA handled well.
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Why make a stink when either way still ends with a cab? NTA ♀️
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Being a responsible DD doesn’t mean you can’t drink.

User questions age of woman, concludes NTA boyfriend’s match

Drinking as a designated driver makes you YTA, dangerous

Driving after even a single drink – YTA

GF overreacts when DD has 1 drink. NTA wins.

Being the DD doesn’t mean you can’t have a drink . NTA!

Partner gets upset over one drink? NTA handled it well

Setting boundaries for drinking while being a designated driver.

Redemption story: NTA for having a drink, GF overreacted

Cultural differences cause DD drama, but communication is key

Being a responsible designated driver. NTA wins the day.

Having one drink as a designated driver: NTA or ESH?

One drink shouldn’t end a relationship. NTA.

New GF tries to control DD, gets shut down.
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NTA for having a drink, GF overreacted, Uber was right choice.

Designated driver enjoys a drink, stands their ground.

Drink tolerance varies, responsibility is key. NTA

Designated driver should have no alcohol at all.

Drink responsibly, one drink can leave your body in an hour.

NTA suggests reasonable solution, GF overreacts

YTA for drinking and risking relationship with GF
