Originally Posted by Stanger
I think my problem is that I somehow associate "good times" and drinking.
Thats because society so much emphasizes alcohol with most liesure activites we like to do. Its too bad realy. Doesn't make it much easier for us.
In response to your quote above, we feel that way at first just because we are not used to having fun while sober - its a new thing for us. Last Saturday I was out with some sober AA friends at a sports Bar. We had a great time. Drank many rounds of coffee. We were loud and abnoxious. It really felt like we out partied the drinkers there. I guess I am just saying that the good times/drinking association can and will start to go away. We have to work on getting out socially to practice having a great time with other sober people. Best of luck to you.