It would be cool if we could all get together for lunch. I feel the same way with my friends and especially after quitting drinking. I changed so much and everything is different now. We don't have anything in common yet I still force it because they have been my friends for so long. I swear, everyone here "gets me" so much more than anyone I know in my life.

I relate to all that you wrote, Chris. Most of the time I nod my way through your whole story.