And your 'best friend' has been to AA and understands the fellowship?
And your 'best friend' wants you to be well, sober and happy?
I know is difficult when those you believe are close to turn out to be against what you are doing - it is like others quite rightly have said - Expect the unexpected with some friends
I have one who is on the whole lovely and supportive but has said - Well it's like a hobby isn't not drinking - you will be bored of it by Christmas and we can go let our hair down
I did explain that no it wasn't a hobby and yes - we can let our hair down at Christmas but my way of celebrating and hers are different so it would probably involve a lovely meal out with friends and me slipping away whilst they hit the bars.
She's ok with all this now. Thankfully one conversation was enough.
I give the doubters. persuaders and down right rude one chance and then make my excuses and move on
Hard, harsh but necessary.