A few days ago, I went out with a friend and had one drink. I didn’t get drunk, didn’t lose control, didn’t do anything stupid, just had a drink, vibed, and stayed fully aware the whole time.

When my girlfriend (we’ve been together for over 3 years now) found out, she got super upset. She told me that she had asked me not to drink at all, and that by doing it anyway, I was “disrespecting” her and ignoring what she asked for. Thing is, I’m not out here getting wasted every weekend. I literally just wanted to enjoy a drink or two, maybe on a weekend every now and then, especially while I’m still young. I’m not hurting anyone, I’m not hurting myself, and I’m definitely not being reckless.

I explained to her that I get she’s coming from a place of care, and I appreciate that, but at the end of the day, I’m an adult. I need to be able to live my life and make my own choices, as long as I’m being responsible.

Now she’s saying I don’t respect her or our relationship because I chose to drink even after she asked me not to. I honestly feel like it’s unfair. It’s not like I lied or went behind her back. I just don’t think it’s healthy for one partner to control the other’s personal choices like that.

AITAH?