What will he give up next?

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As I’ve mentioned before, my partner gave up alcohol quite a while ago – it must be 5 or 6 years ago already. He tried for a month, and although he used to be quite a keen drinker before, he said he didn’t miss it and was quite happy to have a cup of tea instead. Well now he has given up tea! (and coffee). It’s funny how much these personal decisions affect everyone. Originally we used to enjoy a country walk to a nice pub at a weekend, or a chat over a glass of wine on a Friday evening, but we no longer do that. Then with the two of us mostly working at home I could at least pop my head round the door now and then to ask if he’d like a cup of tea, but now I can’t even do that! Him giving up alcohol also makes me feel like some sort of sinner if I fancy a drink. And overly eager if a friend is interested in having a glass of wine with me! And now I’m making coffee just for myself as well. When my friend came round yesterday with her menagerie I was ready to make coffee for us both - but then she said she was off caffeine and had a herbal infusion instead. I’ve taken to buying coffee beans so I can grind them fresh as I don’t drink all that much and if it’s just me making a couple of cups a day then by the time I get to the bottom of the packet of ground coffee it won’t be as nice, but beans keep better. But now I’m wondering what is he going to give up next? All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2025.