What are some tips for men to avoid relapse when living sober?

You should remove people from the contact list on your phone, block people on social networks who are a nuisance, and avoid going to places where these people congregate as much as possible. You should never allow yourself to feel bad for terminating relationships that are not beneficial to your recovery, particularly if they do not make you feel good. In particular, you should not feel bad for quitting relationships that make you feel bad. Specifically, you should never give yourself permission to feel guilty for terminating relationships that make you feel horrible and you should never enable anyone else to do so either. If you get the feeling that you owe them an explanation, you should tell them that you need some space to think things over and ask for their understanding while you do so. If you get the feeling that you owe them an explanation, you should tell them that you need some space to think things over. Under no circumstances should you ever feel guilty about severing relationships with people who aren't contributing to your recovery since doing so is in your best interest. For the sake of your own health and wellbeing, this is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.