I used to set out to meet people who didn't know about my alcoholism with the goal of drinking. Good friends of mine know I can't drink and won't tolerate it when we go out, even if they're getting drunk right in front of me.
One of the biggest weaknesses of mine is the obsession to drink like a normal person one day. It's hard to meet someone new who wants to grab drinks, and I have to say I don't. It's made things awkward on several occasions for me. But we have to stay strong! I made a lot of terrible first impressions due to overdoing it. I try to remember that when I feel tempted...