Just don’t get violent, that will get you both a trip to the principal’s office.
If your friend starts to swear or insult, you know they don’t know what to say and are replacing words with insults and cusses while they think up a new point. This means that they know your points have validity. While they are vulnerable, throw your last few points in, with maybe a couple of references too, such as: “I believe that drinking at this age to make yourself seem bigger than everyone else is just sad. Addiction is serious. " Then simply state that there is no point in carrying on this argument and that it’s okay to be confused in your opinions but that that is no reason to be mean.
It’s time to reevaluate the relationship if your friend treats you badly or doesn’t respect your boundaries. Look for friends who treat you well, aren’t stuck in negative patterns, and are willing to grow and evolve with you. Each person should put about the same amount of effort and energy into the relationship.
