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 […]
Addiction recovery is a beautiful, difficult journey. This is a chance to turn over a new leaf, start fresh, and create a new life to be your happiest, healthiest self. It’s important to embrace not only your newfound sobriety but also all the new opportunities that come with it. Simply being sober is not the […]
Dating comes with a lot of hurdles and explanations. These days singles need to have a built-in disclaimer, such as “I’ve been sober for five years,” before it’s time to place your drink order and will need to be prepared to answer the question,“Did you vote for Donald Trump?” Politics seems to be joining singles […]
Dating has definitely changed – and the good news is that sober dating has never been more popular and accessible. I am Dating Coach & Ted Speaker Hayley Quinn and after a decade of helping Londoners date I want to now help you to find the best sober dates in London. Luckily Londoners are getting increasingly switched […]
“Self-care” as well as “wellness” have become incredibly popular terms recently (almost catch phrases) but what do they actually mean? I guess, taken literally, it is quite simple – how do we take care of ourselves? I am all for long baths and essential oils (I revved up my diffuser before I started writing this!) […]
Written by Lindsey Whittaker Edited by Deb Kavis It’s finally happened. You’ve met this perfect person who just gets you and with whom you have fun and can even see a future. Everything has been going so great. That is, until they tell you they’re sober – and not just sober but going to AA […]
Written by Lindsey Whittaker of The Discovery House. For most people, the thought of going on a first, second, or third date sans alcohol sounds like an absolute nightmare. Drinking calms the nerves and can make a lousy date bearable. Alcohol is something that people hold onto – it’s the first date lifeline. There is a reason […]