Originally Posted by
Oldselfagain 
My mates respect my decision to stop drinking. However, they're not the type that want to hang out at Starbucks for a coffee and catch up. Our time together has always been at a bar or pub, laughing, talking sports, etc.
They are drinking mates, not friends. Big difference. Stay sober 50 more days and that will become clear to you.
Congrats on 50. Stay strong.