Im a teetotaler. Haven't had a drink since i was 21. Didn't like the affect it had on me. I like to be 100% percent alert. Thats another reason why some women get date molested. They put themselves in dangerous situations when night clubbing and then they take no responsibility for their own predicament when they are plastered by drink. A bit like what happened to that female in parliament under the former liberals. She claimed she was raped by a former liberal politician. She got drunk and allowed herself to become a victim. I have very little sympathy for stupid women like that. You are responsible for your own actions and safety.

they are thirsty from global warming,, ;-)) Edited 14-Sep-22 06:52am

Because 40s this the new 20s. They can handle it. Always I guess stress, work and family problems.

Are they?

I really don't know about women over 40 can drink more than they should.

it makes them feel single & see double

Stress may be an issue for some. I liked a glass if I went out to dinner but now it causes heart palpitations so I had to stop

I don't drink alcohol at all so I cannot relate

Alcohol is essentially a drug.. It affects your neurones and can affect you judgment. I had an alcoholic uncle and my father was a binge drinker for many years.

lots of stress probably. People need to go for walks or find a different outlet

Not all women over 40 drinking more.Some women they will just drink if there's a celebrations but not drinking too much because they know there limits how to drink.

Because they’ve been stuck working and raising their children on their own and they need something to cope with the day to day hell.

One in 5 women between 40, and 65, are binge drinkers according to the stats. The recommended drinking guidelines are no more... than 2 drinks a day for men, and 1 drink per day for women.

The queen was well known to like a drink.

Because they are mentally weak in the head. They need their drug, which in some cases is their drug of choice. You are right, and its been happening for a long time that more women are drinking. I think its more common amongst professional women and they often mingle with their work colleagues and so they are more exposed to the drinking culture. They are more likely to go for drinks after work and on other occasions too. Its become more acceptable for women to drink for some decades now. No one seems to bat an eyelid over womens drinking habbits. More women are caught drink driving these days. As for health risks? They risk cancer, and breast cancer is one of those thats become very common in modern life, and its much less common in poorer countries. They risk having strokes. Poor immunity. Brain damage. Heart disease.Edited 14-Sep-22 01:20am

Who decided women over 40 are drinking more? What women are these? Where are these women? What are there positions in the world / More facts are needed to answer this question.

Are they? I don't drink or go to pubs or clubs, so would not have a clue!

I don't think it is boredom so much as a feeling of life slipping by and being a disappointment. Lack of education or having to stop work due to children coming along. Perhaps a marriage breakdown and one is left wondering why we bothered at all. I think a couple drinks every now and then is OK. I drink maybe 1 glass or two a month with my girlfriends but just as happy to have a coffee but I never judge a person who likes the odd tipple. I cannot handle anyone man or woman who are drunk though. Perhaps if one is worried about a friend you think is drinking to much you should sit down and ask if there is a problem or if you feel this is not appropriate, maybe go out with them a couple of times a month for dinner, movies, or even a walk along the beach etc. and give them some support. Maybe this is all they need.

Are they? I didn't know that. I drank occasionally when I was younger and gave up in my early thirties. I also gave up smoking around the same time. I'm now in my sixties.

Maybe their kids are growing so they say "its time for me". But I'm not drinking. Never have. Like drinking or smelling listerine. And liking it for a beverage? Not me

Nothing better to do?

Covid lockdowns?

None of my business (PERIOD) - since I am not a woman! However, drinking is NOT good for anyone - regardless of their age or gender (DUH)!

Because we can!

Boredom lol