AITA for not giving up my 7am beer/whisky?
In the quiet aftermath of overnight shifts, he finds solace in the simple ritual of a drink, a moment of peace before the world stirs awake. To him, this is not a problem but a personal choice, a brief reprieve from the relentless grind.
Yet, what should be a private comfort has become a battlefield of misunderstanding and accusation, where love and concern clash over the ticking hands of the clock.
Caught between his own perspective and the judgment of those closest to him, he stands firm, refusing to surrender a small sanctuary to definitions and labels he does not accept.
The confrontation is more than about the drink—it’s a struggle for respect, autonomy, and the right to find calm on his own terms, even if it means drinking at dawn.
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The original poster (OP) feels strongly that their limited, post-shift morning drink is a harmless personal choice used for relaxation after demanding work hours.
Their partner, however, views this behavior as problematic, leading to a significant conflict where the partner escalated the situation by organizing an intervention involving friends and family.
Is the OP an a*shole for refusing to change a low-frequency, personal habit based solely on the time of day it occurs, or is the partner justified in demanding this specific behavior stop due to the perceived social message or precedent it sets?
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