HI
Until we admit that we must stop, we dont, we just keep saying "I Should". I thought for years I should slow down, I should stop, its controlling too many of my thoughts. it finally came to the point that everything I was doing, Id think "Im not doing that/going there because I cant drink" It creeps up, takes over and we are the last to admit it.My suggestion is to not let it become a habit while you are young still. You are aware of it, you sound smart - prove to yourself that you are diciplined and have self control. Dont let the wine help you with your friend, dont let the bottle tell you it puts you at ease, go do something with your friend, go out, without wine- be active- walk. talk. Booze free- its not as "easy" cause you dont have your wine crutch but its much healthier and she'll be more in tune with you too if you drink less. Good Luck!