We’re not entirely sure how this tradition started, or which of us came up with the idea, but we know it began sometime when we were dating. And it’s become a staple in our household ever since — the coffee-Scotch date.
Here’s some background information: I don’t drink often, but when I do, it’s at home, and it’s Scotch. However, M is allergic to alcohol (legitimately!), so she cannot partake in my choice of relaxing beverage. On the flip side, M likes coffee — usually sweet, not too strong, and with chocolate. I however, cannot stand the taste, regardless of how much sugar you put in it!
Some evening, however it happened, we decided to each have our special drink. I with my Scotch, and M with her coffee, united by a TV show we both like. And you know what? It was awesome! We enjoyed relaxing and unwinding together, bonding over whatever show we were watching. We learned you don’t need to do everything the same to do it together.