How do you deal with friends you used to drink with?
Last night, i was really offended. I was at a friend's place and they were all drinking. I was having a good time, but then one girl asked me why i was being so "conversative", which to me meant, why wasn't i drinking? Well, i simply ansered that i had to work last night, but i was offended that i got labelled as conservative just because i didn't want to drink and that i had that sort of peer group pressure put on me.
Today, it makes me feel even stronger to say 'no' to somebody who tries to make me drink. I am not going to be bullied into drinking... but it hurts just the same to know that i have to be vigilant. It's really kind of tiring. But, i know that once i train people, they will probably stop offering me a drink.
:durn:
Edit: Actually, i am feeling a little despondant over last night's events, but i know in my mind, the right thing to do is not to drink. But, it's events like those that make me think, "what's the point"? It's a bit disappointing, but i know i have to get on with it. Just venting.
Last night, i was really offended. I was at a friend's place and they were all drinking. I was having a good time, but then one girl asked me why i was being so "conversative", which to me meant, why wasn't i drinking? Well, i simply ansered that i had to work last night, but i was offended that i got labelled as conservative just because i didn't want to drink and that i had that sort of peer group pressure put on me.
Today, it makes me feel even stronger to say 'no' to somebody who tries to make me drink. I am not going to be bullied into drinking... but it hurts just the same to know that i have to be vigilant. It's really kind of tiring. But, i know that once i train people, they will probably stop offering me a drink.
:durn:
Edit: Actually, i am feeling a little despondant over last night's events, but i know in my mind, the right thing to do is not to drink. But, it's events like those that make me think, "what's the point"? It's a bit disappointing, but i know i have to get on with it. Just venting.
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