Junkie mate just got engaged

uch

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

wazky

uch wrote: »

he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie,

That's the spirit!

falan

Everyone deserves a second chance. Best of luck to them :-)

Karl Stein

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict...

Eh... he's off it 5 years.

I'm a former smoker - am I still a nicotine junkie?

ElleEm

wazky wrote: »

That's the spirit!

Yeah, the OP seems like a great friend!

UrbanSea

Give him some heroin as a congratulatory gift then steal his missus

Digital Society

Itll all end in tears.

Skid X

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

He was lucky to have friends like you to support him when he was trying to kick the habit :rolleyes:

anncoates

Jealously is a terrible thing.

Kiltennel

Charles Rocher wrote: »

Eh... he's off it 5 years.

I'm a former smoker - am I still a nicotine junkie?

Many former addicts still consider themselves addicts, it's just that they're currently clean. Helps create a mindset which avoids the justification of "Ah sure I'll try it just once, I'm clean now, I wont get addicted again".

DEFTLEFTHAND

Fair play to him for getting his act together.

Burky126

uch wrote: »

once a junkie always a junkie,

uch wrote: »

Just goes to show, there's always hope!

You wish him well then?

shopaholic01

You must wonder what you're doing wrong OP.

uch

wazky wrote: »

That's the spirit!

Worn the T-shirt lad, trust me, there's no such thing as an ex-junkie

pconn062

Facebook?

J_E

uch wrote: »

now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie,

Some friend you are...I'm sure your optimism will help him continue his clean life.

Maximus Alexander

Does that work?

Once a toddler, always a toddler.
Once a bed-wetter, always a bed-wetter.
Once a student, always a student.
Once a barman, always a barman.
Once a tired person, always a tired person.
Once a junkie, always a junkie.

I'm not so sure that this works.

srdb20

Be some "crack" at that stag party...

wazky

uch wrote: »

Worn the T-shirt lad, trust me, there's no such thing as an ex-junkie

Okay lad, get him a little baggie and fill it with brown sugar for the wedding pressie, for old times sake.

For Forks Sake

OP could do with chilling out, perhaps some heroin might be in order.

uch

Cydoniac wrote: »

Some friend you are...I'm sure your optimism will help him continue his clean life.

and mine hopefully

My name is URL

What's the point of this thread?

Not sure if I'm supposed to say something derogatory about addicts, or make fun of the OP because he's still single.

Doom

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

Stop calling him junkie so......a#####e

uch

My name is URL wrote: »

What's the point of this thread?

Not sure if I'm supposed to say something derogatory about addicts, or make fun of the OP because he's still single.

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

StupidLikeAFox

Im off to buy some heroin, thanks for the tip OP!

Ace Attorney

So whats the problem then? hes clean the last 5 years and is engaged to a good looking women? what is your problem?

ElvisChrist6

Really strange post there, "Fair play to him for getting his act together the filthy junky"... that's honestly how it reads.

Should junkies and ex-junkies not get engaged to non-junkies?

Edit: I just saw your second post, is this actually more of a "See how good things can be" thread, for a brighter outlook? If so, grand, opening post is very misleading though.

J_E

uch wrote: »

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

That makes it worse. I know that giving up highly addictive substances like alcohol/heroin can be a lifelong struggle, however I would never discredit your tough and commendable efforts to a throwaway weasel word.

uch

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

So whats the problem then? hes clean the last 5 years and is engaged to a good looking women? what is your problem?

Did you read the OP ?

wazky

uch wrote: »

Did you read the OP ?

Well if he didn't he must be psychic, because he has the jist of the OP fairly smack on.

My name is URL

uch wrote: »

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

Fair play to you then.. nice to see an actual person posting about an issue they have first hand experience of; rather than some jabroni speaking as a third person.

Stained Class

uch wrote: »

I'm Married with kids, and clean about 12 years, but I still consider myself an addict

Fair play to yourself & your friend.

Ye both turned yer lives round.

Isn't that a good thing?

Ace Attorney

uch wrote: »

Did you read the OP ?

yea i did, the guy got engaged and is off the gear and he is engaged to a good looking women, but you are of the opinion that once a junkie always a junkie. But the man is clean the last 5 years, so what is your problem really?

uch

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

yea i did, the guy got engaged and is off the gear and he is engaged to a good looking women, but you are of the opinion that once a junkie always a junkie. But the man is clean the last 5 years, so what is your problem really?

OK so you must have missed this bit so.

"But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!"

Sky King

What about Junkie Joe Joyce?

Where does he come into this?

Kale and Strawberry

OP I get the impression you are pi55ed off your friend has a stunning fiance.

ElleEm

uch wrote: »

OK so you must have missed this bit so.

"But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!"

You really need to work on your motivational skills.
You sound like a moaning Michael.

uch

Kale and Strawberry wrote: »

OP I get the impression you are pi55ed off your friend has a stunning fiance.

Not at all, I'm delighted for him, maybe I could have phrased the op better though

Guy:Incognito

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Once a toddler, always a toddler.
.

If you can figure out a way to become younger again, you might be on to a money spinner there.

Stained Class

uch wrote: »

OK so you must have missed this bit so.

"But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!"

See the thing that most of us here are confused about is this.

You say 'fair play' & 'once a junkie always a junkie' in the OP, on boards.ie.

Why?

Leave them alone. They're doing grand as far as we're concerned.

Unless you have something more to tell.....

Ace Attorney

uch wrote: »

OK so you must have missed this bit so.

"But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!"

so why the digs and no faith in him to stay clean then? hes off drugs the last 5 years

crockholm

Well op,you might be ok with seeing yourself as a junkie (or rather an addict with the possibility of relapse) but maybe your friend ain't so keen on the title you've given him. Best of luck btw.

poolboy

Relax OP it's only a matter of time till he has her on the gear, pimps her out and she can be yours for a 10 bag

ubs69

Any pics of her ?

biko

I hope he never ever sees this thread.

Smidge

Thread title reads like a Daily Mail headline

uch

Smidge wrote: »

Thread title reads like a Daily Mail headline

Wouldn't know only read reputable papers like the Sun & Mirror

Cupcake_Crisis

If he's off heroin 5 years and putting a genuine effort into getting his life together then fair balls to him! Don't be jealous of his hot missus op

SugarShane88

Has he stolen the engagement ring back yet?

Ihatecuddles

He'll always be a recovering addict, best of luck to him hopefully she supports him, makes him happy and is a positive influence for the rest of their lives.

petrolcan

uch wrote: »

So a Mate of mine who's a Heroin addict just got engaged to a stunning looking Girl (not a junkie), now I should add that he's off the gear about 5 years now, but once a junkie always a junkie, and this lad wouldn't look out of place in the Adam & Paul film. But fair play to him for turning his life around. Just goes to show, there's always hope!

I've read this a few times now and cannot work out whether you are happy or annoyed about it??