Well, well, well… Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a juicy tale of drinks, drama, and a dash of deception! When my friend Abby invited us to meet her new beau, Mark, over dinner and drinks, little did I know I’d end up in the bartender’s seat. As the night progressed and the drinks flowed, things took a turn for the dramatic. So, grab a cocktail (or a mocktail, no judgment here! ) and let’s dive into this intoxicating story!
A Night of Drinks and Drama!
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The Intention Was to Get Tipsy!
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I Became the Designated Bartender!
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Pouring Generous Drinks All Around!
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Mark Started Putting Them Away!
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Mark Entered the Danger Zone!
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I Started Serving Fake Drinks!
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♂️ We Headed Home, Crisis Averted?
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Abby Called, and She Was Upset!
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❓ Why Did You Give Him So Much Alcohol?
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Abby Was Surprised but Still Mad!
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Did I Enable Mark’s Drinking?
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The Fake Drink Fiasco: Am I the A-hole?
As the night went on and Mark kept throwing back drinks like there was no tomorrow, I started serving him virgin cocktails to keep him from going overboard. I thought I was being a good friend, but when Abby called me out on it later, I was left wondering if I’d made the right call. Did I enable Mark’s drinking by not cutting him off completely? Or was I just trying to be a responsible bartender and friend? The internet has some thoughts on this one, and they’re not holding back! Let’s see what they have to say about this boozy blunder.
Defending oneself when falsely accused of causing friend’s BF’s behavior.

NTA. You acted accordingly to a problem you spotted.
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User highlights the dangers of co-addiction, warns OP to pay attention to friend Abby.

Supportive comment on handling alcoholic ex, NTA.

Handling a drunk friend’s BF – NTA and no scene!

Friend’s GF blames NTA for fake drinks, she’s the a-hole

Graceful solution to fake drinks, friend should reconsider her date

Giving him alcohol and not giving him alcohol… which is it? NTA.
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Responsible move . NTA saves friend’s BF from alcohol poisoning.

Don’t give fake drinks, but boyfriend is also TA. ESH mildly

NTA is the angel, blames others for leading him astray

Bartender defends cutting off friend’s BF, calls out his behavior. NTA

Supportive comment about cutting off a friend’s partner’s drinks.

Responsible move, yet Abbey’s absurdity is astounding.

NTA, friend’s date has an alcohol problem, not your fault.

Defending actions, suggesting Mark has alcohol problem. Present for Abby

Adults behaving like children, drinks led to chaos

Friend’s GF in for a rude awakening NTA wins!

Friend’s boyfriend has a drinking problem but NTA for not babysitting

Giving fake drinks to a friend’s BF? NTA, but risky move!

Cutting off a drunk friend’s BF: NTA, she’s projecting.

Bartender serves fake drinks, friend’s BF gets unruly. NTA defended.

Friend’s BF treated like a dog for fake drinks. NTA.

Bartender defends fake drinks, suggests communication could’ve helped. NTA

Serving fake drinks to prevent drunk friend’s BF, NTA

Friend’s BF drinks fake drinks, NTA. Abby needs accountability.

Friend’s BF gets served fake drinks, commenter says NTA.

Trying to cut him off = fight & more drinking. NTA

NTA defends OP and suggests stepping back from toxic situation.

Defending actions and questioning accountability. NTA!

Serving fake drinks backfires, causing drama and confusion.

Don’t shoot the messenger! NTA, but relationship is toxic.

NTA commenter suggests Abby confront Mark about her problem.
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Dodging a bullet: spotting red flags early

Don’t blame the bartender for someone else’s bad behavior!

Don’t take responsibility for someone else’s actions. NTA

Former bartender gives NTA verdict, advises discussion with friend.

Friend blames OP for alcoholic BF’s actions; NTA stands ground

Friend not responsible for boyfriend’s drinking habits. NTA

Hilarious prank or unethical behavior? You decide ♂️

Mark is an adult, NTA for serving fake drinks

Bar secrets revealed! NTA for fake drinks.

NTA for secretly serving fake drinks to protect friend from abusive BF.

Guest defends serving fake drinks, blames host for friend’s behavior. ♂️

Cutting off Mark: NTA’s adult decision in someone else’s house.

Don’t be a bartender for bad behavior NTA for serving fake drinks.

Not responsible for friend’s BF’s drinking, strange situation. NTA

NTA for serving fake drinks to an alcoholic friend’s BF

Not responsible for friend’s BF’s alcoholism. NTA.

Taking responsibility and smart thinking. NTA

Complicated relationship with alcohol and blame-shifting in a relationship.

User defends friend accused of serving fake drinks at party.

Supportive comment on addiction and tough love.

Friend’s BF overdrinks, OP cuts him off quietly, friend blames OP

Recovering alcoholic defends OP’s actions, calls Mark out.

Friend’s boyfriend gets served fake drinks, commenter not at fault.

Friend’s house, friend’s liquor, friend’s BF. NTA for helping.

Playing bartender in someone else’s home is poor hosting etiquette

Who’s to blame? The friend or the boyfriend?
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Responsible actions. Not your fault. Don’t drink with them again.

Accusation of giving less alcohol sparks conspiracy theory

NTA calls out girlfriend’s misplaced blame game

Compassionate response to friend’s alcohol issues and misplaced anger. ✨

Don’t mess with a bartender’s skills! NTA wins.

Not their job to babysit. NTA for serving normal drinks
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Abby’s boyfriend has a drinking problem, NTA advises her to leave

Don’t blame the bartender for your date’s drinking habits

Friend shouldn’t make her problems yours. You’re NTA
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Setting boundaries in relationships is important. NTA for refusing.

Defending against blame for an alcoholic friend’s actions. ♀️

Friend blames OP for date’s behavior, major red flag

Responsibility lies with the drinker. NTA.

Friend blames OP for exposing red flag in her boyfriend. NTA

Don’t take the blame for his actions!

Understanding addiction and alcoholism, NTA chose empathy over judgment

Be careful when serving drinks, liability laws are strict.
