We look like this:
I’ve been told I don’t need to quit by those who don’t really know me or those who would really benefit from quitting themselves. In either case, don’t take too much stock in what they have to say, you do you.
Over time, I’ve learned to cut those people off from my life; if they can’t respect and support my decisions to better myself, they don’t deserve my time. I mean, could you ever imagine telling someone they don’t need to go to the gym, or that they should stop going to therapy? It’s ridiculous and we don’t need that in our lives.
So what do I say?
Dude: Dan, you weren’t that bad, why quit drinking?
Me: listen my dude, this is the path I’ve chosen to go down and I want to see where it leads.
Dude: C’mon, just one drink? For me?
Me: The answer is no.
Remember, its OK not to drink. No is a complete sentence and you owe no one an explanation, period!