Friend has always offered a bed if I want a drink when meeting up. Known her for over 40 years. Rarely take her up on offer, last stayed there in December. Regular meetings on Friday evenings and she wants me to be there to dilute other friend, if she's the only one there, who she criticises behind her back. Sometimes other people there. She knows my opinions re alcohol. I can be a binge drinker, know that I need to watch it and have days off. Problem when on holiday together, twice, as she can be difficult to get on when drunk, hates not having a drinking partner and needs looking after. She averaged 2 bottles of wine a day, starting at lunch time. And is never sober in the evening at home. Said that I cannot afford to go again. Partially true. She is far better off than me.
I would like the option of drinking on Friday nights occasionally. Cannot afford taxis and often ferry her drinking guests around now. She is looking at offering rooms on Air B and B and no longer let's local people stay. Feel very down moted and like a free taxi tbh. Don't know her main drinking, criticised, partner well but thinking a plan re taxis could be a good idea. I've saved her a fortune. I'm usually the only sober driver and feeling like a taxi service. Also wonder what friend says about me behind my back.