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BLK07 · 08-17-2009, 10:12 AM

Hello everyone. I am just hoping to get some insight and opinions on my current situation.

I am currently dating a man who is actively in recovery. He has almost 6 months sober and is currently in a sober living house. He is doing very welll in his program, and has worked/is working all of his steps. He plans on staying at the house until he has at least 1 year clean, possibly longer depending on if he decides to become a house manager. He attends meetings daily, some days more than one.

A little background on me....I have been around the program for most of my life, as my father and many close friends have been in recovery. I have and do attend Ala-non meetings, and I am currently planning to work the steps myself. I am a "normal" who does not drink or use. Although I may not understand what it is to be an addict, I do understand the program.

I guess what I am looking for is some wisdom and insight on healthy ways of being in this relationship. I want his recovery to remain his number one focus, and I want to be as supportive as I can. Any insight/opinions/feedback would be great.

Thanks!

08-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
BLK07 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2	In A Relationship With A Man in Recovery Hello everyone. I am just hoping to get some insight and opinions on my current situation. I am currently dating a man who is actively in recovery. He has almost 6 months sober and is currently in a sober living house. He is doing very welll in his program, and has worked/is working all of his steps. He plans on staying at the house until he has at least 1 year clean, possibly longer depending on if he decides to become a house manager. He attends meetings daily, some days more than one. A little background on me....I have been around the program for most of my life, as my father and many close friends have been in recovery. I have and do attend Ala-non meetings, and I am currently planning to work the steps myself. I am a "normal" who does not drink or use. Although I may not understand what it is to be an addict, I do understand the program. I guess what I am looking for is some wisdom and insight on healthy ways of being in this relationship. I want his recovery to remain his number one focus, and I want to be as supportive as I can. Any insight/opinions/feedback would be great. Thanks!