Originally Posted by zerothehero

It's about being nonjudgemental, bit also about maintaining positive relationships. I have some friends that party and when I first quit drinking they avoided me. Now that they realize I don't judge they're comfortable enough. Even invited me to a superbowl party. Of course, I can't go cuz I can't really walk, but at least they still include me. And now that I'm confident in my sobriety I enjoy hanging with them.