Having fun without alcohol?

[lost1607307474]

I have a problem. I feel as though when I go out, I can't have fun or be social without the help of getting ridiculously drunk. Whenever I'm designated driver (which means I can't drink) I always have the attitude of "Great, it's going to be a crappy night because I can't drink and so I won't have fun and won't be able to socialise or talk to anybody." It's ridiculous! I wish I didn't rely on alcohol to have fun. How can I have a great night without being on the booze? Help? Advice?

[Dave11]

It is hard when everyone else is drinking, being around drunk people whilst sober really is painful. I suppose if you could manage to convince someone else not to drink too then you'd have company, nothing more amusing than laughing at drunk people. If your party was bigger then you could have two designated drivers, not that that helps here really...

[LIGuy83]

this has happen to me a few times. a simple trick (at least it works for me) is order cranberry juice or water. you want to be holding some drink, like your friends. also, try having the most out going personality in the group. your friends should respond positively. just keep the chat going, its okay to be crazy, and have good music blasting.

[redhearts]

Act like your drunk? People can't think too much of it because they are drunk, but if you act like you act drunk its like the person you want to be anyways.

[hers]

I don't drink, but when I go out with my friends and they drink, I always have a good time (provided that I don't have to baby sit them). I have a really stupid and obnoxious personality, and I'll be the first to flash someone on a dare or something like htat. You can have fun without being drunk--just be goofy. That's what I do. I always tells people "I need to drink so I have an excuse for the stupid stuff I do!" b/c I do goofier stuff than the drunk folk around me...

[renaissancewoman101]

I don't drink because of some health issues. I could drink a bit if I had my inhaler close by, but since I'm tiny, alcohol really affects me and when I'm under the influence, it isn't pretty.

 

I had ample opportunities to drink this weekend, and I wanted to since I wanted to be more relaxed, but I didn't because I was afraid to make a fool outa myself. One guy made a really big fool out of himself last night.

[anggrace]

Maybe it has to do with the people you're hanging out with. Do you guys ever do things that don't involve drinking as a group? There was a time I felt that way. We all went out and got waisted habitually. That was it. When I met a few new friends who did other things, like dinner, outdoors stuff, movies, etc, I slowly stopped going out to the bars and had alot more fun doing those other things. The other people didn't want anything to do with me now that I was no longer a drunk. But that was fine by me. Just think of the hangover you'll be missing.

[lana111]

i dont think there is anything wrong with the way you feel.

 

drunk people are only fun when you are drunk. if you are sober they are just loud, obnoxious, and you get that feeling something bad is going to happen.

 

as far as having fun while sober, i can, but if everyone else is drunk i just think "what a**holes" all night ahahahahah. maybe try to hang out with the people who arent drinking as much so you can have a conversation... or dont be the dd and cab it home

[Catdancer]

My bf is in a rock band, so we spend alot of time in clubs and bars. I am 10 weeks pregnant now and I still go. The bartenders that we know are really cool about it, and keep me supplied in virgin daqueries and fruit juices.

 

At first, I thought it would really suck, but I've had a blast sober. Dont be so self conscience about it, and just enjoy yourself. Alcohol does not equal good time.

[JeckyllNHyde]

i agree with the person who said "maybe it's the people you go out with?"

i used to drink alot and get smashed when going out. now i only let it get to the point of being tipsy/happy yet under control of myself.

and i feel so great (weirdly) when i can go out and actually have fun without drinking lol. it feels like a nice accomplisment and i can actually remember everything 100% (e.g. convo with a cute guy or something).

plus i know i didn't do something silly just b/c i was under the influence of alcohol.

 

it will take getting used to and i can't really offer much advice apart from just be yourself and don't worry what the others think if they are drunk haha. they probably will hardly even notice you since they will be in their own little world.

[ghost69]

take cabs. solves everything.