Famous phrases from the A in your life

Old 04-28-2004, 06:29 AM
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Hi Ted,

Some of these are amusing but I really think they hurt us all and somehow open our eyes at the same time. I started the thread, but I didn't expect so many replies. It amazes me. I guess these phrases are a common part of addiction and recovery. I have heard many of these from my alcoholic family. Looking at these phrases helps me to realize the deciet in my family. It makes me ready to move on even more, with a little chuckle too.

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Old 04-28-2004, 12:52 PM
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"I'm late getting home from work because we had late customers.....and I stayed and had a drink."

Shortly after 09/11, walking through the Newark airport....after a valium and 2 vodka drinks in one hour on our flight...upon sighting a dark complexioned man talking on a cell phone... "They ought to arrest that man! Look at him over there talking on that phone! He has to be a terrorist!"

"I scream and yell at you because you DESERVE to be screamed and yelled at!"

"You don't drink enough anymore."

"Two beers doesn't count as 'having a drink.'"

"I only had 2 glasses of wine." and then I overheard her telling her alcoholic friend on the phone "I drank almost a whole bottle of wine hehehe."

"I'm only slurring my speech because I'm tired."

"I fell down because the bed was elevated, not because I was drinking all day."

While watching a video she took while on vacation with her mom, aunt and sister..... "I took this video, but I don't remember any of this!"

After returning from vacation...."We were playing in the pool and.....well....I can't remember what I was going to tell you." <-----she started 4 different stories and couldn't remember any story in full.

and the classic...."I only had one drink.........and a half."

Aaaaaaargh!.....I'm glad to see it isn't just me, but this crap drives me crazy. I know I need to detach and drive on, but man oh man. The kicker is that she is clueless that the alcohol has anything to do with anything.
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Old 04-30-2004, 10:22 AM
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your no fun anymore .. when we first met you didnt mind.. yeah right i didnt see the monster yet ... kept him hidden away lol
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Old 04-30-2004, 11:20 AM
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The two I hear the most ...

I like the taste of it -- that's all.... well I like the taste of Sprite, but that doesn't make me drink 24 in a day....

I think I was a happy drunk - it mellowed me out ... huh?

And ...

I can't go to an Alanon/Naranon meeting it just makes me want to drink/drug as soon as I walk out. So it's, better for me not to go. I can handle it on my own.

Ok 4 ... i can't get help -- it's a pride thing
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Old 05-02-2004, 09:16 PM
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"It's only 1 beer." (Holding up a 40 ouncer)
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Old 05-03-2004, 06:19 AM
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Why do you drink? "BECAUSE I LIKE THE TASTE"

Yeah right.

Also, "I only had 1", which really means 3
"I only had 1 or 2", which really means 6
"I had a couple", which is of course a 12 pack
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Old 05-03-2004, 06:37 AM
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"I think that the person you're really mad at is [fill in the blank with anyone's name except his]."

"You couldn't even tell that I'd been drinking."

"I never took care of the baby while I was drunk. I took care of the baby when I had had a few drinks."
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I had told him that I would like just one month without alcohol affecting my life. I said first it was my parents and then myself for awhile, and now you. His response? "So they are the reason I get so much sh*t from you". Ugh!
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"I talked to someone in AA. They said I don't have a drinking problem I'm just a heavy drinker"
"So I like a little brandy after work" (a little is about 12 to 16 ounces)
"See it's been 52 hours and 12 minutes since I had a drink. I think that proves I can stop whenever I want"
"No, we've never talked about it before"
"No you never told me that"
"Don't use your d@#$ psychology degree on me!"
"You're too old and ugly. Who else would want you but me?"
"Well I've increased my smoking too! Why aren't you concerned about that?"
"It's your fault for worrying about it"
"I can handle my liquer just fine"
"You must be crazy! I didn't do that/would never do that"

They have a million of them don't they?
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As he throws up all over our bed he says"I must have the flu" LMFAO...sure the flu..
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Here's mine: I only had one and a half beers. Change it to 2 once in awhile but there's always a half in there. Like he had the self control to not drink that last half! Ha!
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Old 05-04-2004, 11:49 AM
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Ohhh - another one:

Reaching for the bottle of Tylenol "I have a migraine" - no sweetie, it's called a hangover!
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I love this thread. So many of these phrases are so familiar. My personal favorite, number one of all time is always:

"I think you need help."

Yes, it's a very powerful statement coming from someone who can hardly stand up.
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Old 05-09-2004, 10:39 PM
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Where do I start! I have probably heard each and everyone of these at some point but here are some of the ones I hear most frequently.

"I have a disease." I guess it's ok to get stinking drunk if you admit you're an alcoholic.

"You're the reason I drink. You're always such a b****." Gee, I wonder why???

"All you do is sit on your a** all day." Mind you, I've been supporting my A for 26 years because he has NEVER worked and he sure feels obligated to spend all that money I earn sitting on my a** all day! He never complains about the big house in a nice neighborhood and the brand new SUV he's driving!

"I swear I didn't take money out of the bank." Well that's funny because the account's short several hundred dollars again. I guess I must have forgotten I went and withdrew $500. Silly me.

"You never want me anymore. Who's your new boyfriend?" Why would I want another man. I can't stand the one I have! I find this comment extremely annoying because he HAS cheated on me and even has a child with another woman.

"Who would want you? You're such a fat b****." I'm 5'4" and weigh 110 lbs. I don't think I qualify as fat.

"There's something wrong with you. You're the only person in the world that doesn't drink or do drugs." Well then good for me. I must be special!!

And the one comment that drives me absolutely over the edge that I have to hear whenever I confront him about his drinking problem......

"Well so and so drinks more than I do or you should see what so and so does." I don't care! I'm not married to so and so!!
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Old 05-11-2004, 05:11 AM
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What a great thread this is. I wish I could add to it, but the A I know has far too few brain cells left and can only spew wierdisms like:

We need to buy an RV so that we can live in caves in Oregon when the world is destroyed (nuclear blast I assume.)

Although he has also told me that I'm no fun to be with. Gee, ya think!

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When I stated how upset I was he had used the cover ot going to AA meetings to have an affair with an AA woman, he said/ "Well I went to meetings too."
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Wow, some of these sound familiar!

I'll add:

1. "I drink because you spend all your time with the kids and none with me". (Were talking about an infant and a three year old).

2. "I'm a lot of fun when I drink." (He is the only one who has "fun", most other people are embarassed and seem to "disappear" after a few of his "fun" episodes. I've had people tell me how embarassed they were to be around him in public).

3. "I don't have a problem like a lot of other people I know".

4. "Fishings no fun unless your drinking".

5. "I like going somewhere where everybody knows my name. It's like Cheers"! (Now that was a realistic show, wasn't it?) :shrug:
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Originally Posted by sweetsoulsister
"It's only 1 beer." (Holding up a 40 ouncer)
Hahaha!! Exactly. I know that one really well.
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Old 05-12-2004, 09:57 AM
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How about this one-

" I drink because I'm afraid you're going to leave me"

MMM, let me think - I just might if you don't STOP.

They are so backwards.
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Wow, a lot of these sound familiar (and, thankfully, some of the worst ones don't)
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