I've gone through phases of drinking more and less, and I'd that say at least in my personal experience I notice a lot of my relationships suffer when I'm stayi

I've gone through phases of drinking more and less, and I'd that say at least in my personal experience I notice a lot of my relationships suffer when I'm staying completely sober. Not because my friends who drink don't want to hang out with a non-drinker, but many activities lose their appeal, I often end up leaving before the night gets "interesting", and I don't have the same shared experiences or increased sense of vulnerability that forms bonds. Some days the cons still outweigh the pros, but for me "all the positives are imagined" just doesn't ring true at all.