Well, if they gather 4 times a week just to have drinks, it's really a waste of money given that the total amount of drinks and foods they consume are expensive enough that can be a budget for a month. Are they well-off or somehow not struggling financially? Because if they do then it's not really an issue even they spend money for leisure to enjoy the company of each other. However for some of us who knows how hard to earn money and we value our family more than friends, it's really a waste of money and time.

I do go out with friends but not frequently, usually if there's an occassion to celebrate only. As a person with my own family already, I need to prioritize my family first more than anyone else since i'm not single anymore that can spend money and time with friends just to have fun. Of course there's nothing wrong with that but I have to limit myself.