Man Refuses To Stop Drinking Beer/Whisky At 7am, AITA?

A man who enjoys a beer or whisky after his 7 am shift has caused a rift with his partner and her family. Despite not considering himself an alcoholic and only drinking once or twice a week, his partner has staged an intervention with family and friends. The man argues that it’s no different from his partner having a drink after work on a Friday, but his partner believes it’s a problem due to the time. The situation has escalated to name-calling and accusations, leaving both parties at odds. What do you think? Is the man in the wrong for not stopping his morning drinks, or is his partner overreacting? Read the full story and share your thoughts.

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Setting the record straight on my drinking habits

Responsible drinking habits, no missed events or work due to alcohol.

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A man who likes to have a beer or whisky after his overnight shift faces backlash from his partner and family members. They staged an “intervention,” calling him an alcoholic and demanding he stops drinking at 7 am. The man argues it’s no different from his partner having a drink after work on a Friday. He believes he doesn’t have a drinking problem and only drinks 1-2 times a week with a maximum of 5 drinks per week. He’s never been an alcoholic, had a substance problem, and never missed work or was driven under the influence. Is he in the wrong for not stopping drinking at 7 am, or is his partner overreacting? Read on for the comments and reactions.

Drinking at 7am after night shift, NTA according to commenters

Early bird gets the brews NTA

Drinking at unconventional times is valid, says commenters.

Petty harassment is not the solution to relationship problems.

Friends stage intervention for light drinker, internet defends morning whisky

Cheers to night shift workers!

Defending morning drinking with a comparison to post-work drinks

Night shifters unite! Drinking at 7am is just like 5pm for us. #NTA

Drinking in the morning? NTA for resisting intervention.

Drinking on the job at 7am, NTA fires back

NTA explains overstepping, gets insensitive YTA reply

Why wait till evening to drink? NTA, partner’s irrational.

Drinking at 7am, but no prior issues, NTA

Creative intervention idea sparks agreement among commenters

Cheers to that! Having a drink at 7am is okay.

Drinking at 7am makes sense, partner wants control. NTA

It’s all about perspective. NTA for drinking at 7am.

Drinking at 7am vs. socially acceptable times: A comparison

Drinking at 7am? INFO requested, but max 2 drinks, NTA.

Straightforward and unapologetic. ‍♂️

Drinking at 7am? NTA, it’s a normal part of factory towns

Morning drinking dilemma: To drink or not to drink, AITA?

Cheers to early morning drinks, NTA

Drinking at 7am isn’t taboo if it’s your after-work drink

Debating the judgment: Is it NTA or YTA?

Drinking at 7am: NTA! Share fun beer facts

Night shift worker defends drinking beer and making meatloaf

Sip your morning brew, NTA! Partner and fam, back off.

Enjoy a drink after work, no matter the time

Defending drinking habits, but intervention seems suspicious

Drinking at 7am for shift workers, NTA

Commenter defends OP’s drinking habit with a witty insult, NTA

Nightshift struggles, even grandma couldn’t understand

Drinking at 7am: NTA if it’s due to work schedule

Night shift workers deserve a meal and a drink

Cheers to that! Drinking after work, NTA.

Cheers to that! Embrace the night owl lifestyle

Cheers to that! Drinking at 7am is all relative.

Drinking at 7am, NTA. Maybe switch to mimosas?

Cheers to that! Drinking a couple of beers at the end of the workweek, NTA

Night shift workers defend their morning drinks, NAH

Drinking at 7am? NTA says comment, but others disagree

Early morning cheers! Not the a**hole for enjoying life.

Cheers to early happy hour karaoke for overnight shift workers NTA

Time zones don’t matter when it comes to booze

Not the a**hole for drinking early, cheers

Support for refusing to stop drinking at 7am with a comeback

Early morning cheers, NTA!

Commenter calls out family’s lack of common sense, NTA confirmed

Night shift worker’s spouse deals with inconsiderate family,

Enjoying a morning beer after a night shift, NTA

Cheers to late night workers and their unconventional schedules

Early morning darts and day drinking, NTA

Retired nurse defends drinking at 7am, cheers to that

Cheers to morning drinking, Not the A**hole

Drink to your own schedule Cheers to being NTA!

Cheers to that! Drinking at 7am is no different than 7pm.

Cheers to morning drinks, NTA wins this round

Cheers to late-night workers finding solace in early morning beers