For many of us, sober dating is brand new territory. What do sober people do on dates? Where do they go? How do they act? Well, we can’t help you be less awkward (talk to your sponsor), but we do have plenty of suggestions on where to go and what to do. Check out our […]
Although often forgotten, your sexual health plays a major role in your overall health. Being sexually healthy allows you to embrace your sexuality, while also able to recognize the needs of yourself and your partners. However, it takes more than just being good in bed to maintain your sexual health. In order to maintain your […]
In those delicate first weeks and months of recovery, most of us are in no position to be playing the field, so to speak. I wasn’t. My life was in shambles. My ex-husband had custody of our two kids, I was in sober living and intensive outpatient treatment, and it was the best I could […]
Romances can come and go, but on occasion, you may find yourself thinking about re-starting an old relationship. But getting back together with an ex-partner can be a difficult and emotional process, especially if you two broke up before either you or they got sober. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t restart an […]
Dating in recovery is a lot like going to the gym — I want to like it, and I know I should keep at it, but sometimes an evening of Ben & Jerry’s and my cats just sounds a whole lot more appealing. To be fair, dating in the “normal” world isn’t any easier, according […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. or is it? For people in recovery (and, let’s admit it, everyone else), the holidays can be fraught, filled with missed expectations and strained relationships rather than just Hallmark holiday cheer. That, in addition to a plethora of parties and social events, can make the next five […]
When you quit drinking, it’s a fresh start. Almost all aspects of your life change. You don’t simply stop consuming alcohol; you change your mindset, your daily habits, and your entire lifestyle. It’s all but impossible for your love life not to feel the effects of your sobriety, especially if you are single. After all, […]
Full disclosure: I was not interested in seeing the most recent version of A Star is Born. I vaguely remember a version with Barbra Streisand, and a shirtless Kris Kristofferson (which was not the original) and had no desire to see the newest version. Same old story told too many times. But I was deeply […]
Whether you’re in a committed relationship or dating around, romance isn’t always easy. Your love life can get even more complicated after getting sober — and more complicated still if you start dating someone who still drinks. Dating someone who isn’t sober when you are presents a unique set of challenges. Though it can be […]
Whether your partner is also in recovery or not, the program is sure to touch your relationships. When Sarah C. and William C. began dating after they met in a Vermont treatment center in 2016, their friends and family were skeptical. After all, dating in AA during early recovery is generally frowned upon, since tradition […]