Single and Sober is happy to provide this useful resource to help make the sober dating process just a little bit easier for you. Do you really have to wait a year to start dating after getting sober? Single and Sober encourages newcomers to sobriety to wait a year before they start dating again. We […]
You’re out on a date and immediately click, but when it comes time to order drinks the person across from you sticks to mocktails. You know it shouldn’t be a big deal. But alcohol permeates our culture, so it can be a bit jarring to realize that you’re seeing someone who doesn’t drink. While some […]
Say Yes More Often 2020 was a tough year for dating. The global pandemic meant that it was near impossible to get together in person or even find the energy to talk with new people online. But 2021 has a lot of people feeling hopeful: a vaccine is on the horizon and many people are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]