Originally Posted by
ConfusedGuy 
This morning it seems stupid to be 'hanging out' in bars, with or without drink. And so Im going to stay away from M, and her friend. It all seems a lot clearer today. Bars = trouble, with or without drink. I think the atmosphere from there has made me a bit uneasy today. Oh well... on we go.
Hey ConfusedGuy, you're sounding not so confused with this.
Probably best to let M and her friend go for now, focus on yourself. You're no good to anyone drunk or dead. Can you join a gym or something? You can meet people there, and it keeps you out of the bar.