What to Say When a Friend Pressures You to “Just Have One”

2025-05-15

“Come on, just have one.” It sounds harmless. But that line has derailed more alcohol-free lives than a bar tab at a wedding. In this episode, we go beneath the surface of peer pressure to uncover the truth: when someone urges you to drink, they’re not just offering a glass—they’re offering a mirror. Lee Davy breaks down the psychology behind why this moment rattles us, what it reveals about our need for approval, and how to respond from SELF—not from shame. You...

“Come on, just have one.”

It sounds harmless. But that line has derailed more alcohol-free lives than a bar tab at a wedding.

In this episode, we go beneath the surface of peer pressure to uncover the truth: when someone urges you to drink, they’re not just offering a glass—they’re offering a mirror.

Lee Davy breaks down the psychology behind why this moment rattles us, what it reveals about our need for approval, and how to respond from SELF—not from shame.

You’ll learn why people push where there’s space, not where there’s strength—and how to make sure your boundaries are anchored in something deeper than willpower.

If you’ve ever felt that pang of guilt when you say no, or if you’ve ever caved just to keep the peace, this one’s for you.

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