I went out to dinner with 3 of my drinking friends. One of whom was visiting from out of town.
I had shared my DUI with my other two friends and told them to keep it close to themselves.
3rd friend asks why I'm not drinking, before I could say anything, other two friends jumped in and said James sometimes chooses not to drink. 3rd friend accepts this and we had a great night with no alcohol for me.
As JimmyJL says ... it's all about RESPECT
Besides my friends don't have a problem, it's not their fault. I have the problem, no good blaming everyone around me. No one can force me to drink.
No Respect ... Not a Friend
JS