Originally Posted by
sobervic 
This has made sobriety very difficult for me. I am able to initially attract women with no problem, but once I mention that I don't drink there's always the same negative reaction that makes me feel miserable. They either consider you boring or they assume you have major alcohol/drug problems.
I had one guy stop calling after I told him I don't drink. I didn't get the impression he was a big drinker, either.
But that was it. I suspect it depends on how we handle the question. I'm into fitness so, usually, at first I'd let the guy assume it was because of that. Then if things got a little more involved I'd tell him that I'd quit drinking after getting into trouble with it. I took a hint from George W. Bush and avoided using the term alcoholic.
Probably the most important thing is to be matter of fact about it. Don't act ashamed, proud, evasive, and whatever you do don't start peppering the conversation with recovery lingo.