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re: How do you tell friends you quit drinking?

Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:10 pm to
Posted by geauxtigers585
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2006
3832 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:10 pm to
Once a quitter always a quitter
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47461 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:11 pm to
I don't see the big deal. If you quit, you quit. Say so and move on. If they won't, find new friends.
Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
162258 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:13 pm to
quote:

How do you tell friends you quit drinking?
...esp friends that you typically get together and drink with when visiting or doing stuff? Best way to say it without seeming irrational, judgemental, or weird?


Tell them you got a DUI and you need to slow your roll for a while
Posted by retired trucker
midwest
Member since Feb 2015
5093 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:14 pm to
just a no.....

don't explain anything.

give me a mineral water or plain water

don't explain

if you feel the need to explain...tell them, if you wanted a drink, you'd accept one. I'm not gonna drink to socialize, I don't need it. then just change the subject

a close friend of mind would bug me, but not too bad, but bug me none the less.
it started out for me, to insure I'd keep my DL and never get a dui.

I never drink visiting anyone...EVER. not gonna do it. period. but I don't make a big deal about it, no announcement etc...just, gimme a ginger ale or something, water

good luck bro....
Posted by USMCTiger03
Member since Sep 2007
71176 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:15 pm to
I think "taking a break" sounds less drastic or weird, also some mention of doing it for some physical fitness purpose sounds cool.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
32728 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:26 pm to
I would never lie to my friends

Posted by rantfan
new iberia la
Member since Nov 2012
14110 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:27 pm to
It's not like your gay and coming out of the closet
Posted by CaliforniaTiger
The Land of Fruits and Nuts
Member since Dec 2007
5303 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:28 pm to
just be honest....tell them you are trying another path for awhile.
Posted by PC principal
Meridian, Ms
Member since Sep 2015
23 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:28 pm to
quote:

...esp friends that you typically get together and drink with when visiting or doing stuff? Best way to say it without seeming irrational, judgemental, or weird?



Did/do you have an alcohol problem?
This post was edited on 10/1/15 at 5:29 pm
Posted by sabanisarustedspoke
Member since Jan 2007
4947 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:32 pm to
quote:

ust a no.....

don't explain anything.

give me a mineral water or plain water

don't explain

if you feel the need to explain...tell them, if you wanted a drink, you'd accept one. I'm not gonna drink to socialize, I don't need it. then just change the subject

a close friend of mind would bug me, but not too bad, but bug me none the less.
it started out for me, to insure I'd keep my DL and never get a dui.

I never drink visiting anyone...EVER. not gonna do it. period. but I don't make a big deal about it, no announcement etc...just, gimme a ginger ale or something, water

good luck bro....





From your post, I'd imagine you don't make a big deal about it..
Posted by JJBTiger2012
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
1891 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:36 pm to
Just tell them! Geez.... They'll call you a pussy for the first couple months then get over it. No biggy


I've got To be in Drinking mood. Dozens of times I've turned down a beer and I got shite for it. Doesn't bother me a bit. Usually the arse homes pressuring you are the ones who really have a problem.
This post was edited on 10/1/15 at 5:39 pm
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
63214 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:38 pm to
I usually just pass out and they get the picture.
Posted by Tigris
Mexican Home
Member since Jul 2005
12366 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:38 pm to
quote:

I think "taking a break" sounds less drastic or weird, also some mention of doing it for some physical fitness purpose sounds cool.


Not really, and it's not a message the OP needs to hear himself saying. Just be honest for your own sake. Real friends will have no problems with this.
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:39 pm to
"I'm a puss"
Posted by kilo1234
Member since May 2014
1431 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

How do you tell friends you quit drinking?


I don't think it's that big of a deal to come out of the closet. It's 2015. Being a homo doesn't have the same stigma.
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:42 pm to
Just don't drink. Are they only hanging out with you because you drink? There are plenty of nights I go out with friends and just drink water or coke or something. No one cares.
Posted by Placebeaux
Bobby Fischer Fan Club President
Member since Jun 2008
51852 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:50 pm to
I'll have a michelob ultra
Posted by Jiggy Moondust
South Carolina
Member since Oct 2013
817 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:50 pm to
Friend says" you wanna a natty?"
You say" nah, I quit .. Then "wet willie"..
Posted by phantom70815
Walker, U.S.A
Member since Jan 2010
1391 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:53 pm to
Tell them your are now the permanent designated driver, so they don't have to worry about that anymore.
Posted by Paddyshack
Land of the Free
Member since Sep 2015
8392 posts
Posted on 10/1/15 at 5:56 pm to
"Got any O'doul's?"
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