My two closest friends, the ones I’ve stuck with for at least a decade, drink alcohol and smoke marijuana habitually. I used to do the same but have significantly eased up on alcohol consumption and completely nixed marijuana from my system. I plan on dropping everything, meaning no alcohol and no tobacco whatsoever. I am concerned that, in a way, our vices are what keeps our friendship intact.
We’ll go to museums, sporting events, concerts, various activities and the day inevitably ends with the question “So, what are we going to do tonight?” which usually means a 1.75 liter bottle of whiskey or vodka and an eighth of marijuana. I am unsure how to break it to them, if I even should. I am certain that if they’re truly my friends they will understand but these were the bonds that formed our friendship in the very beginning, even dwindling our little crew from over ten loosely affiliated drunks and druggies to the three we are now.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.