Alcohol is certainly not my wind-down of choice, but I do like something to wind down with. I don't really like the taste of anything other than some red wines and some beer, and I agree with you about how I feel the next day. I've never encountered problems with people being uncomfortable if I didn't drink with them, though. My friends and acquaintances never seem to bat an eye when one of us doesn't drink, so I can't really relate to that part of your post.