How should I deal with my judgmental friends?

Question by Felix M: How should I deal with my judgmental friends?
I am 20 years old. I have been an alcoholic this past year and took up smoking this fall. People have judged me as they judge anyone else about both of these topics. I have stopped drinking except when it’s free at home or at a party/bar. I never drink and drive anymore. I smoke about half a pack of cigarettes a day (10). Lately one of my non-smoking non-drinking friends went on a rampage about my smoking when I asked to stop at a gas station to buy some. He began comparing it to heroine/crack addictions and trying to make me feel bad and educate me about the chemicals I am well aware of in cigarettes. He has done nearly the same thing before about my drinking. My boyfriend also criticizes me about how smoking is bad, like it’s some sort of mystery. He smokes too by the way.

I am very frustrated about all of this to the point I sometimes consider putting them out of my life because I would rather do the things I want without people judging me for it so much. Anyone have a similar experience or have advice for me?

For all of you non-smokers or addicted smokers who feel your the oracle.. please try and save your don’t smoke/drink comments for someone else. If you are smart, you know this only will get the user angry at you, not their habit. Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by Harry Reid
I think you have the answers and were I you I’d show them.

Start smoking a couple packs a day and driniking all the time.

They’ll get the message.

And you might begin to look for nicer friends. The ones that drink and smoke

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