Straight Edge in a city of Drunks

     I am straight edge.  I do not drink.  I have never done any illegal drugs.  I have never smoked marijuana.  I don't even take a pain reliever when I have a headache.  As noble as my lifestyle is, my social life sucks.  All my friends drink.  Some more than others.  I don't feel left out.  I just can't relate.  I feel like I am alone at a party.  I am percieved as a square for not taking shots or not doing a keg stand.  Many times I am the last man standing just because I don't drink.  Sipping on green tea while keepin an eye on the passed out body count at a kegger.  Being a non-drinker gets me no luck with the ladies.  Women find it uncool that I don't dabble in beer or spirits.  Even most family members drink.  They call me   out for not drinking.  I can't win.  What do I do?  I am college educated, have a great job, and my own house.  Yet, because I don't drink, my social life suffers.  I will find a way to get around this.  I may need to find a new group of friends who don't drink to hang out with.  But I am a loyal friend.  I just need to find a way to hang out with my pals despite the difference in drinking.  Can gatorade hang out with Jack Daniels?  I think so.  I will stick to my guns.  I will continue to live healthy.  I must adapt to my surroundings.  My friends mean alot to me.  Only if I can meet more women.  Oh well.  I'm a work in progress.