Alcohol lowers your inhibitions. Women, do you have three or four drinks when you know you’re headed downtown to get a new bag? You know you’re putting a little coin down, say $600 or more. You saved or you waited for this purchase. No way you’re catching a buzz, you’re looking at sewing and leather and zipper width, you’re weighing what kind of straps are comfortable and how it’ll fit with your wardrobe and wallet. You’re scrutinizing this purse or bag, you want the absolute best and you want it to serve you well into the future.

So why are you going to take the edge off at what’s basically an interview for a man who can possibly come into your home, your bed, your family?

Stay. Sharp.

There’s nothing awkward about it, you wield the whole sword, he’s laying his case before you. Don’t be a drunk judge.

If you’re so nervous for a date that a glass or two of wine helps your nerves, you need to stop dating, get offline, and get your ass straight with who you are and what you want. Make a list of everything you want in a partner, and then don’t date until you’re so sure you deserve all of those things, that you’re dead ass ruthless in the restaurant.

Know who you are and what you deserve. Alcohol or recreational weed are his friends. Not yours.

Stay sober on dates, and if you see him again, keep staying sober. Screen these hoes like a credit agency because they’re trying to get you fucked up and that’s not what you need in your life.