First, You need to have self-value because if you don't love and value your self they won't. second, you need to have exceptions and limits (you don't want to have he or she run over you), and last but not least do you want to risk your friendship. (think on that little duckling)
Listen to what they have to say and leave it at that. Confide in them, but don't get them too involved. If you don't feel comfortable with talking to someone you both know, you can talk it through with a friend who is more removed, a family member or even a therapist.
The reason that no alcohol is considered safe during pregnancy is because of the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome. Fetal alcohol syndrome occurs when the pregnant mother drinks excessive amounts of alcohol. The alcohol passes through the placenta and into the baby's blood stream.
OK so the answer to your question will be Increased. Because everything has gone up in price because wages have gone up as well so there is more money to spend on things.