I gave up drinking a while ago. My reasons for doing it are pretty vain, I grew up with an alcoholic heroin addict father and hate seeing any part of him reflected in me. I'm also pretty strict in what I consume because I like to maintain a good physique. This has limited me socially, I don't care at all if others want to drink if I'm on a night out but I hate the fact that I'm being judged for not drinking myself. Are there any work-arounds for this? I still want to go out and socialise just not drink.
one beer won't kill you but just have a paper bag with some coke in it and pretend your drinking hard alcohol and fake drunken-ness.
>>18541829
You have to be stern with them. Don't ask for their sympathy, but ask for their respect. You have your reasons, and you need to put more value on your own judgment. If you give any reason, and hold to it with firmness, they'll lay off. Don't be wishy-washy about it.