The Sober Test

Two years ago, i decided to stop drinking. One significant downside is that many things i had previously found fun now seem downright boring. Going to a bar or night club sober suddenly became exceptionally dull. I call this the sober test. To test if you actually enjoy something, you have to try it sober. If you only find it fun while under the influence, it's likely the substance, more than the experience, that you enjoy. The same test can be applied to all kinds of activities and even to your relationships. Do you still enjoy your time with that friend or lover when you're both sober? You may find that other things you thought you genuinely enjoyed are mostly just an excuse to