It is much easier when everyone knows where you stand. Members of my family drink little or not at all so I don't think I face the same challenges that you do. However, all my friends know that I am no longer drinking and that makes our social gatherings much easier. At first it was a little awkward but you just need to tough it out the first couple times and then it becomes an issue only if you make it one . Plus, I know that at least 3 friends that have reconsidered their relationships with alcohol because of changes I made. I don't like it when they "report" to me what they did or did not drink on a particular occasion (talk about awkward!) but I'm glad they are giving thought to potential problems.
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It is much easier when everyone knows where you stand. Members of my family drink little or not at all so I don't think I face the same challenges that you do. However, all my friends know that I am no longer drinking and that makes our social gatherings much easier. At first it was a little awkward but you just need to tough it out the first couple times and then it becomes an issue only if you make it one . Plus, I know that at least 3 friends that have reconsidered their relationships with alcohol because of changes I made. I don't like it when they "report" to me what they did or did not drink on a particular occasion (talk about awkward!) but I'm glad they are giving thought to potential problems.
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