I have no issues being out among people who drink- what other people do does not affect my sobriety. However, I have found that I am usually the one who leaves things early because once my friends get going, they become repetitive, loud and obnoxious. They don't seem to mind if I don't attend the drink fests any longer, and we do plenty of non-drinking activities as well. I can sit in a restaurant or at a bar, no problem. If I do choose to date, I will be looking for a non-drinker or die-hard "one is enough for me" person. I will be honest about my drinking status, and that is "I never drink." The reason why is my business until I feel like sharing.