I have seen people post on social media how nobody invites them out and they believe it is because they don’t drink alcohol. I beg to differ. Here are a few things to consider.

1) Anytime someone asks you to get together you say no or you don’t answer. Therefore, we stop asking.

2) You are rude. If you get asked to an event and it is not something you are interested in, do not be insulting. Try saying, “Thanks but it’s not my thing,” And if you get to an event and are not having a good time, don’t complain you aren’t having fun. It is no one’s job to make you happy.

3) You tell us how busy you are. Friend, do not expect others to know your schedule. If this is the weekend you get your kids, you are working, or whatever, we forgot. We have our own life going on.

4) You throw a fit if you get asked at the last minute. Situations come up on a whim. If someone calls with last minute tickets, put on your shoes and go.

5) You don’t do the asking. Stop expecting others to be your social director. Call or text someone and invite them out.

I met up with a friend the other night for dinner and we had iced tea with our meals. Drinks were not the focal point. We hadn’t seen one another in a while and wanted to catch up. And if you scroll through any social media you will see plenty of people enjoying life who do not have an alcoholic beverage in their hand. So if you don’t hear from people anymore it’s not because you don’t drink. It is you!