Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a sobering tale of friendship, addiction, and some seriously awkward party dynamics. Our protagonist, let’s call them the “Sober Supporter,” has been navigating the tricky waters of maintaining a friendship with a pal in recovery. But when a new sober sidekick starts stirring up trouble at a boozy bash, things take a dramatic turn! Get ready for a wild ride as we dive into this moral dilemma and try to figure out who’s the real a-hole in this situation.
A Sobering Situation: Friend’s Rehab Journey

Supportive Squad: Conscientious Crew

Sober Soirées: Booze-Free Bonding ♂️

New Faces, Same Space: Sober Friends Join In

Hiking Adventures: Alcohol-Free Activities ️

Party Pooper: Sober Friend’s Guest Causes Chaos

️ Confrontation Corner: Awkward Encounter

Temper Tantrum: Guest’s Rude Response

Relapse Rampage: Night Ruined by Belligerent Behavior

️ Camping Conundrum: Sober Friend’s Ultimatum ⛺

♂️ Tough Call: Denying Disaster Guy’s Attendance

AITA Dilemma: Inclusivity vs. Responsibility

Divided Opinions: Friends’ Perspectives ️

❓ The Verdict: Asshole or Not? ♀️

Party Pooper or Protective Pal?
Well, well, well… looks like the Sober Supporter found themselves in quite the pickle! On one hand, they want to be a good friend and include their recovering bestie in all the fun. But on the other hand, they’ve got to think about the safety and enjoyment of the whole crew. When the sober sidekick’s guest started causing chaos and even relapsed at a previous party, the Sober Supporter had to put their foot down. But was it the right call? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sobering situation!
Polite NTA response to belligerent guy not invited

Setting boundaries with recovering alcoholic friend

Friend brings an a-hole to party, demands he be included

Setting boundaries with care.

Excluding a judgmental friend from events: NTA

Friend invites recovering alcoholic, NTA refuses. Roommate’s past actions.
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Recovering alcoholic’s friend should be more considerate

Supportive friend to recovering alcoholic, seeking insight from community

Supporting sobriety and setting boundaries with a toxic friend

Responsible and caring friend sets normal boundaries. Camping essentials: alcohol.

Exclusion of friend’s friend for safety reasons. NTA.

Supportive reply to friend’s sobriety; suggests finding new group of friends. ✊

Setting boundaries with friends is important. NTA for standing up.

Being concerned for a friend’s sobriety and warning about boundaries

Friend risks friend’s sobriety, commenter NTA for speaking up

Standing up to a friend’s inappropriate invite, NTA
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Setting boundaries with friends who behave badly

Support your friend, but distance him from the Andy-Dick-style addict .

Setting boundaries with friends is important

NTA for not always accommodating to friend’s sobriety, but still including him. New guy wasn’t ready, went against better judgement.

Protecting your sober space: Support for NTA’s decision

Being honest with sober friends- NTA, no a**hole here

Recovering alcoholic’s behavior at party unacceptable, NTA for saying no

Setting boundaries for a recovering friend’s relapsed acquaintance.

Be mindful of your friend’s struggles with addiction.
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Being direct is not being rude , NTA handled it well.
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Protecting a friend’s sobriety from an abusive disaster

Setting boundaries with friends in recovery.

Setting boundaries with a recovering alcoholic friend

Friend’s sobriety respected, no obligation to put up with jerks.

Friend enables alcoholic, commenters agree NTA

Respectful NTA declines invite to friend’s possible relapse.

Politely declining invite for recovering alcoholic friend’s sake

Concerned comment about friend’s sobriety and advice given.
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Friend’s sobriety not the issue, but trainwreck friend was problem

Set boundaries with your recovering alcoholic friend. Don’t enable him.
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Alcohol is no excuse for being an inconsiderate ***hole

Being a supportive friend in sobriety

Supportive friend stands up for recovering alcoholic friend.

Reaching out to a recovering alcoholic friend. NTA wins!
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Setting boundaries with friends in recovery – NTA

Friend’s behavior could be a sign of relapse

Cutting out toxic people is important for a healthy recovery

Friend can’t handle substances, NTA for setting boundaries
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Directness is key with recovering addicts. NTA in setting boundaries.

Friend defends himself from accusations of being irresponsible.

Supportive friend apologizes and offers to hang out without toxic person.

Friend’s sponsee’s behavior ruins party, OP not at fault. NTA

Curious if there’s something more between friend and upset guy

Friend supports recovering alcoholic, shuts down manipulative behavior.

Friend’s sober attitude and property destruction leads to justified eviction

Setting boundaries with manipulative friend.

Excluding the recovering alcoholic from the trip was justifiable

Setting boundaries for sobriety, NTA prioritizes friend’s recovery
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Avoiding property damage and unstable friends. Not the a**hole.

Supporting a friend’s recovery while maintaining boundaries.

Friend’s entitled behavior is a red flag, NTA for setting boundaries

Set boundaries for your sober friend to handle his guest

Friend’s sobriety respected, AH friend not invited. NTA.

Excluding a friend in need? NTA, but tread carefully.

Friend is the a**hole for enabling recovering alcoholic friend

Friend’s friend made a scene at party, OP’s not TA ♀️

Friend was inconsiderate and insensitive to bring a recovering alcoholic.

Supportive comment defends exclusion of disruptive alcoholic friend.

Setting boundaries with alcoholic friend

Recovered alcoholic shares personal experience and supports OP’s decision.
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Standing up against destructive behavior. You’re NTA

Trusting your instincts and avoiding triggers as a recovering alcoholic
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Sober commenter refuses to take responsibility for other’s sobriety. NTA
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Toxic friend alert . Time to cut ties?

Prioritizing sobriety over inclusion.

Friend can’t control himself, not your job to babysit him!

Friend’s recovering alcoholic roommate a total disaster

Supportive comment on tough call for recovering alcoholic friend.

Friend’s poor behavior not worth risking sober friend’s recovery. NTA

Kicking out a drunk and belligerent person – NTA
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Friendship tested: NTA disinvites friend, friend gets defensive
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Supportive comment on navigating codependency and dangerous situations.
