Is it another case of the party of the century that absolutely cannot be missed or else my life (job, marriage.. ) is over and the sky will fall down? and what will my friends/relative/mailman say if I don't get drunk and make a fool of myself but drink soda instead? They pop up at least once a week
Here is a similar thread so you can read what people have to say
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post4488226