Socializing and staying healthy
jojo3937
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I've recently decided to quit drinking alcohol. I feel amazing and have never felt better. My friends on the other hand are having a hard time with this new change. When we are together they are always drinking which is fine but they can't seem to grasp that I don't have any interest in it. They push it on me or make me feel guilty and feel bad for my decisions. Sometimes I cave and drink but then I feel awful afterwards and resentful. I don't know how to handle this without losing friends.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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I know how you feel. The phrase "all the way" is very popular when I'm with my friends. Maybe you can be the the designated driver for everyone.0
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It totally depends on your group of friends but I have had luck sometimes seltzer water when everyone is out drinking (especially if you are going to the bar to get drinks) and usually no one is any the wiser a little sneaky maybe but if they aren't going to support you, maybe that's what you have to do! Sorry they are being like that!0
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Yup, I do the same thing - sparkling mineral water in a glass with ice and lemon looks like a "real" drink!
When I go to the pub, I'll usually have one or two alcoholic drinks and alternate with mineral water, but if you don't want to drink at all -good for you, stick to your guns. It will take time but hopefully they will get used to your "new normal".
Another suggestion - can you volunteer to be the designated driver? If you say "I'm driving", only an idiot will continue to push drinks at you.0 -
Thanks I'll try that!0
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