Successful dating is all about getting to know the other person while enjoying your time with them. One of the best ways to do this is by asking questions. Not only do they help you get to know each other but they also avoid those awkward silences that can crop up every now and then. […]
It can be hard to think about dating during 2020, a year unlike any other. Of course, there’s the global pandemic, which is causing many people to lose sleep at night. A national reckoning over racism and social justice, epic wildfire and a presidential election are all contributing to our stress levels. It’s no wonder […]
You have a birthday, right? Of course you do. And chances are good that every year on that day, you and your loved ones celebrate it in some fashion — or at the very least, you take notice of it. Well, for most people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, the same thing applies […]
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, […]