You now know that in order to be friends with this person, alcohol has to be center stage. I am sorry that this happened. There will be people who do not agree with the solution that you have chosen. I experienced this many times, in many of my attempts at sobriety. I experience it today with people who can not believe that I dont drink, or they do not understand "because you are so fun." My decision to save my life and start living has not been one of regret. Just maybe, in your future, this friend may come around to see that alcohol is playing a role in his life that is unhealthy. For now, keep walking forward. His opinion is not of importance. Yes, if he was a "true" friend to you he would understand and support this positive decision.
