Originally Posted by
NoJimmy 
I have made no secret about my having quit drinking, and most of them have been very supportive. I don't feel I need to discontinue my friendship with them, but I darn sure need to be very cautious how I associate with them.
This sums up my situation as well. Some of my friends were more supportive than others, but in general I have no complaints. A few guys still wonder why I don't hang out with them at parties or the bar anymore. "Just drink Pepsi", they say. Alas, for me that doesn't work.
It's not that I CAN'T hang around them when they are drinking. I simply DO NOT WANT TO. And since my sober life has been pretty positive so far, I see no reason to start putting myself in uncomfortable situations.
Making new friends, on the other hand has been difficult. But I don't mind, really. I can be pretty social and friendly, and when I'm ready for more people in my life, I'll make it happen.