{"id":7438,"date":"2015-04-20T07:25:43","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T14:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.zoosk.com\/en\/?p=7438"},"modified":"2021-05-31T23:54:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T06:54:43","slug":"5-reasons-to-keep-it-to-a-two-drinks-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/5-reasons-to-keep-it-to-a-two-drinks-max\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Keep it to Two Drinks Max"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For many, drinking on a date is the best way to relax, take the edge off, and keep the conversation going. But, overdoing it can have negative consequences on your dating life. Here are 5 reasons to keep it to two drinks\u2014max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong> Being a sloppy mess isn\u2019t fun for anyone.<\/strong> There\u2019s a fine line between being the most fun person in the room and being the one everyone wishes would just go home already.&nbsp;If you have a low tolerance, and even two drinks is pushing it for you, then stick with just one, and sip slowly.<\/li><li><strong> It could make your date uncomfortable.<\/strong> Just because you can drink four martinis and stay&nbsp;sober, your date might be feeling tipsy&nbsp;halfway into a light beer. Keep your drinks to a minimum so your date is focused more on the conversation instead of your ability to throwback cocktails.<\/li><li><strong> You might say\/do something you shouldn\u2019t. <\/strong>Getting intoxicated and explaining your true feelings&nbsp;can nip the beginnings of chemistry faster than the speed of light.<\/li><li><strong>Slurring is never sexy.<\/strong>&nbsp; Slurred words are always impossible to understand and are NEVER attractive. Your first date is all about making a great first impression, and slurring definitely won\u2019t do that.<\/li><li><strong> You\u2019ll feel embarrassed the next morning.<\/strong> Although it\u2019s not scientifically proven, the majority of people do something to make themselves look absolutely ridiculous when they&#8217;ve had one too many. 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