We all have our passions, don’t we? For some, it’s a collection of rare stamps, for others, it’s a meticulously curated library. But what happens when your passion collides with an age-old tradition of hospitality? That’s what happened to one man, who found himself in a pickle when his wife’s friend came over for their regular hair and shots night. The problem? They ran out of their usual liquor, and the wife suggested they dip into his prized collection of expensive spirits. His response? A firm no. Let’s dive into this boozy dilemma!
A Regular Evening of Hair and Shots ✂️
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The Tradition and the Forgotten Bottle ♀️
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The Prized Collection
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His Stance on Sharing His Collection
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The Refusal and the Fallout
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The Wife’s Disappointment
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His Justification ️
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The Scotch Stays in the Cabinet
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The Aftermath ️
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His Final Stand ️
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The Analogy
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The Philosophy of Finer Things
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The Liquor Lover’s Dilemma: To Share or Not to Share? ❓
In a tale as old as time, our protagonist finds himself at odds with his wife’s request to share his prized liquor collection. A regular evening of haircuts, dinner, and shots takes a dramatic turn when the usual bottle of liquor is forgotten. His wife suggests they dip into his meticulously curated collection of premium spirits. But our ‘Spirits Guardian’ refuses, fearing his prized possessions will be guzzled down or worse, mixed with soda! His refusal sparks a fallout, with his wife accusing him of being snobbish and rigid. He stands his ground, arguing that his collection is not for those who don’t appreciate its nuances. So, what does the internet make of this spirited standoff? Let’s find out!
NTA: Defending your prized liquor collection from abuse and entitlement
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Sharing expensive liquor: NTA, it’s your collection to enjoy and share.
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NTA. Friend wants to mix 21yo whiskey with Diet Coke.
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Defending prized liquor collection: important to me, respect my passion
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NTA – Who does this? Like who goes into someone’s house, sees a $300 bottle of Pappy Van Winkle and goes “that looks nice, pour me a glass?” No.
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NTA for not wanting them to guzzle your prized liquor
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Agree with NTA – $200 liquor shouldn’t be wasted!
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NTA: It’s your liquor, not your problem if she forgot
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Defending his prized liquor collection against judgmental guests.
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Sharing less expensive liquor would have saved money and shown appreciation
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ESH for arguing instead of offering to go to the store
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Bartering services: fair exchange or undercutting the hairstylist’s worth?
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Respecting personal alcohol collection, but not being a team player.
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Sharing is caring! YTA for being selfish with your liquor
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NTA: Your liquor collection, your discretion.
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Wife left it until last minute, NTA for not sharing
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Lame AF? Is this guy really the a**hole?
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Man refuses to share his liquor collection: ESH, wife and husband
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YTA for being a snobbish liquor collector who gatekeeps hobbies.
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“NTA. Liquor collection: Sharing is caring, but not always necessary.”
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YTA: Share the joy and savor the moments together!
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Replacing his prized liquor: YTA or ESH?
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YTA, but just barely. Couldn’t find ONE bottle to share?
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Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Diply Social Team