Drink very little in front of those people whenever you see them next.

I did this the other day and we laughed about it. It was fine! Do not worry too much. They may teas him a bit but I think they don't mean anything evil. People get drunk, it's normal. As long as you didn't need an ambulance to take you home, you are totally okay!

And if you do see them ( which i will leave that for at least a month or two), eat plenty and make sure they get tipsy before you do!

I agree with april next time...dont drink too much! Or they'll think your a bit of a drunk!

But its a mistake..your fine!

most people have done this at one point in their lives, if they drink. Stay clear for a few months, (christmas party) eat, and enjoy yourself with them. Just don't get drunk. Most people don't give a passing thought to others after time. They are too involved in their own lives.

I'm usually on the forgive side of most of these, but the way you ended it with "my drunken indecency" makes me think that you did something more than just get plain ol' drunk. Did you flash anyone? Hit on anyone? That would be harder to forgive.

If not, then, I mean, it happens. You were drunk, you got sick. You didn't throw up on anyone, you went to the bathroom for goodness' sake.

And I'm with everyone else. Next time you see these people in a drinking environment, make sure you've had plenty to eat, and limit yourself!!

(Limit yourself even when you don't see them. This could become a problem if you don't have self-control.)

I voted undecided. Yes, everyone's gotten drunk and sick from it, and that part is forgiveable. However, you let that happen in front of your boyfriend's *new* coworkers. You should know better than that.

Let me tell you all, I was so drunk that I broke my glasses and walked funny to hail a cab home with my partner asking are you okay? We were with two girls who worked for his business partner. They were fine with it totally The business partner said heavy night? My partner replied yes. We met up with the business partner a day after that and all i had was diet coke (not because I felt bad-not my style), But because I had to get up at five the next day for a big job with an important client. Everyone was happy, no bad feeling, people have so much going with their lives, and yes people gossip but are they your friends? are they your boyfriend's really closed friends? Does this mean your boyfriend won't get a promotion? NO. It was silly yes, and people forget about it in a week!

And if you feel so bad, avoid seeing them for a moth until a new gossip emerges around his office, believe me they do.

It doesn't sound that embarrassing. Did anyone say something? Is your boyfriend mad at you over this? then you might have a problem. Does this happen frequently? you definitely have a problem. But in and of itself, it sounds like you know you made a mistake. You haven't said if your boyfriend's mad at you, but chalk it up to lesson learned and eat beforehand - and take it easy on the alcohol.

I don't know. You should have had something to eat and known your limit.

Forgive.... who hasn't made that mistake at least once in their lifetime.

But in the future make sure you don't drink too much around your boyfriend's co-workers and save yourself the embarrassment of having to explain yourself.

I wouldn't take you anywhere else. Not only did you embarrass him, you made them second guess his lifestyle which could jeopardize his career.
Only drunks think non-drunks don't mind babysitting. It's a pain in the ass. And you should be a mature, responsible adult. Either make a point to eat or don't drink. Either way, no one made you drink more than one. The empty stomach is a convenient excuse and everyone who's gotten drunk in public has one other than the truth... You were irresponsible and inconsiderate.

I'm on the fence here. You were aware it was an important night for your boyfriend. Why would you drink when you hadn't eaten? And why would you *continue* to drink - shots and all??

You don't mention what your boyfriend's reaction was to all this. I'd like to hear that.

Forgive! Things happen.

If celebrations happen at a pub, these people aren't strangers to the drink. I'm sure they're wondering about you, but the next time you're around them you can fix their misimpression.

I say forgive - maybe it wasn't the best thing to do, but it wasn't like you did it on purpose. I've had a few nights when I've gone overboard, especially when I'm out with others - I'm a lightweight, so if I'm with friends who hold their liquor better, I find myself drinking because they've continued. I've since learned my lesson - switch to Diet Coke once I feel myself getting tipsy, and no shots for me. Count this one as a lesson learned.

Definitely, 100 percent forgive on this one. They threw him a welcome party at a BAR where shots were flowing. What are you supposed to do but drink? Sure, getting so drunk you throw up is irresponsible in any situation, but if your boyfriend's coworkers wanted this to be a serious occasion they could have had a welcome party in the office at noon with a sheet cake and fruit punch.

Keep the shots in check next time, and forget about this whole incident.

Hey, like they said, it was a bar, so really it should be expected, party, happy hour, drinks...someone's bound to get drunk. It's not like you were dancing on tables or grinding up against everyone you laid eyes on =P. So don't worry about it, be more worried if you were at a dinner where his boss was present. But as a future reference, when around coworkers it's best to not drink to the point where you've lost control, sends a band impression and it's something you want to hold on to. Work is brutal and these incidents can make it more so at times.

things happen.

Forgive- everyone screws up once in awhile. Forgive yourself and remember that once is OK - handle yourself better next time.

Hahahahahaha! I think tipsy is acceptable but drunk is a bit much... I'd have been embarrassed for you?

FORGIVE but only if you never ever do it again. I think you have learnt your lesson.

Eh. I don't think he's going to get in trouble at work just because his gf got drunk and puked some the weekend before so don't worry about that.

But if he's that embarrassed, I suppose he won't want to include you in the future get-togethers. I think it's forgivable but it's really up to your bf if he's forgiving or not due to this situation.

And you may get 'branded' as that 'girlfriend who got drunk' depending on how his co-workers are.

Are you kidding? Not forgive! I don't think it is ever okay to get wasted around co-workers and bosses (unless you are close friends with them), and these weren't even yours, they were your boyfriend's, from his NEW job. It took him months to get his new job, couldn't you have chosen any other night to get drunk?

Just because they held the social at the bar doesn't give anyone a "free" card to get drunk. Millions of company events are held at bars and restaurants with bars, that never means it is okay to get smashed. You know your limits, you were just extremely selfish.

I am usually more forgiving but look at the economy. It is not the easiest time to get a job and you partially represent your boyfriend when you accompany him to work events.

If everyone else was completely drunk then it will make you stand out less as the loser drunken girlfriend. Also, if your boyfriend isn't upset then I guess you have nothing to worry about since his feelings matter the most.

I just think you can drunk any other night so why choose this one?

Also - even if his boss(es) weren't there and it wasn't a formal "work event" I still stand by everything I said, you can get drunk any other night so you could have taken it easy this one. His co-workers (and bosses) may do future happy hours at bars...and I hope you will take it easy...you just have to be careful with first impressions.

richandfamous10 she made a mistake I'm pro professionalism but everybody makes a mistake ! Anyway you're entitle to your opinion, I just feel a bit sorry for the poor girl.

It's not like she had sex with someone in the middle of the bar. Why not forgive?

Forgive but I agree with richandfamous. Just because the company's buying the drinks, it doesn't give anyone the free pass to get drunk. It may be a happy hour but the professionalism shouldn't go down the drain with it. I enjoy many happy hours on the company dime and I always take a virgin strawberry smoothie.

Meiko that smoothie would make me ill if I was tipsy! ha ha ha

but a great tip otherwise though

Drunks gross me out. Not cute and certainly not funny.

You know there is always of the option of saying NO to shots and or drinks if you are starting to get tipsy...or know oyu haven't eaten. You are an adult and you should know when to say no. Just because they are all drinking doesn't mean you have to...know your limit drink within it.

Forgive! I've had one time where I was really busy and stressed out and eating was the last thing on my mind and then I went to a friends party and got really drunk. When you haven't eaten, even if you know your limit, the alcohol comes on stronger than expected. Its not as if you were making a fool of yourself. You threw up in the bathroom, not in the middle of the bar. Things happen. I'm sure his co-workers were pretty drunk too so who are they to judge.

I am undecided because you are a grown woman that should know better and know her limit. I hope you have apologized to your boyfriend and learned your lesson.

Forgive. It happens to the best of us!

I would definitely be a little pissed at first, but I would be willing to forgive if you apologized for it, especially to the co-workers.

my god people are taking it waaaay too seriously! Its not like she acted a freakin fool dancing on the bar...she threw up in the bathroom! mistakes happen people...geez!

i think that it is something that you can forgive. it's not necessarily something that you want to do when you're at a work function of yours or your boyfriend's, but it's not the end of the world. i would probably be upset with my man if he did that, but i would get past it.

You're an adult (presumably) and should know better. Getting wasted is a horrible way to make a first impression. If I were your boyfriend I would be furious in addition to being embarrassed.

By the way, your excuses are a little ridiculous. It's possible to turn down shots you know.

Obviously it is a mistake she can't take back so yeah she should move past it...but honestly, who would dance on bars and table tops or grind up against people in front of their boyfriend's co-workers? That would be a whole other, worse confession. Those aren't the best comparisons to lessen what she did.

It "happens" but it doesn't make it forgivable to me. He didn't work his ass off to have a female co-worker hear her barf in the bathroom!

I say: not forgive. You knew it was important for your boyfriend. You knew you hadn't eaten enough, and instead of discretely sipping on a glass of club soda or tonic water and it look like alcohol (if you were worried or felt pressured) you showed a lack of self control and drank yourself stupid. I say, you should feel bad about it. And you need to make it up to him, and hope next time you exhibit more self control.

forgive. and here's a thought: what KIND of firm throws a "welcome aboard" party for a new hire at a bar???? the answer: the kind that expects people to drink. i'm betting no one thought anything of it.

Dump her ass.

I agree with cotedazure and lickety split. I'm guessing the others were drunk or at least tipsy and it will blow over fairly quickly. You don't host a welcome party in a bar without expecting at least one person to get drunk.

I say forgive. Sure, it was the wrong thing to do, but the writer recognises that and feels bad about it. I say, it was a mistake, apologise, make a better impression next time and move past it.

If your boyfriend can forgive you, you should forgive yourself. Personally, I think it's forgiveable and hopefully you've learned your lesson!

I would like to say some people make me laugh out loud, I mean god..you guys really do make me giggle, it's Monday morning here in London and I'm having my eggs and can't stop smiling. I am so very glad I have good friends and a very supportive partner who will be killing themselves laughing at how extreme some people are, dumb her ass? sorry, that's just ill spirited.

I said forgive! First of all, she said "his co-workers planned a happy hour at a pub" which doesnt even sound like a work-sponsored event to me. Second of all, if they are the type of people who welcome a new co-worker with happy hours and "flowing shots" i don't think they're going to look down on anyone for having a little too much to drink! And while her behavior does somewhat reflect on her boyfriend, I certainly don't think a one time mistake made by a girlfriend makes a major impact on one's job.

Definitely forgive. We all make mistakes, and I am SURE you've learned your lesson. Just make sure the next time you're around his coworkers that you don't drink at all, or very little.

I'm on the fence too. You said you were tipsy but still had shots. This night was about your boyfriend, not you, and you were a tad selfish.

Forgive. EVERYONE makes mistakes once in awhile. Jeez-us!