Why do people lose interest in my friendship when they figure out that I don't drink alcohol?

I have always said that I have absolutely no issue with people drinking.

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I think sometimes people are afraid of acting stupid while drunk when sober folks are around. And there’s definitely a notion that you can’t be or have fun if you aren’t drinking, which is just sad on all counts.

SassySpiceSexy · 26-30, F

@MirroroftheMoon Yep. There's nothing wromg with drinking once in a while. I told her she's boring.

lauriethecolourful · F

@MirroroftheMoon I can understand that, but I'm not the type of non-drinker that would sit in disgust, watching everyone else make a fool of themselves. I will have just as much fun as the people drinking.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@MirroroftheMoon Right, a lady at work talked about her daughter turning 21 and not wanting to drink. She called her boring and lame. Whey, for not wanting to act stupid and lose control of herself? What's 'fun' about that.?