 Socializing Without Alcohol-uncomfortable?
I recently stopped drinking alcohol, and have become the only one at most social gatherings who is not drinking. I feel good about my decision to stop, but I have noticed that a non-drinker in a group of drinkers seems to make others uncomfortable. They want to buy you a drink, to show companionship, and seem to find it odd that you can even have a good time without alcohol.
One thing that I have noticed is that alcohol can help people stay in a boring environment longer. When I used to drink, I noticed that any place that alcohol was, became a social event. Now, loud clubs where nobody can talk, or bars where the only activity is to consume cocktail after cocktail have become intolerable for me. The conversations really deteriorate with people that I am around after about four drinks. I am not judging them, or have a problem with drinkers. After all, I was one for many years.
Any other non-drinkers feel the same way? Any drinkers have opinions about the non-drinkers in your social group?
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