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justanothrdrunk · 03-10-2010, 07:57 AM

There's no "rule" in AA or NA regarding relationships - not a written one at least.

I have heard this before though (no relationships in the first year of recovery) and I believe this came about as being a common recommendation by rehab centers.

Though I think this recommendation gets a little twisted around. When I was in rehab (3 times), we were always told no major life changes for a year if they can be avoided. In my mind, an existing relationship is not a life change.

The above - FYI - is just my experience with what I was told and what I have observed.

03-10-2010, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
justanothrdrunk Retired Pro Drunk Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 855	There's no "rule" in AA or NA regarding relationships - not a written one at least. I have heard this before though (no relationships in the first year of recovery) and I believe this came about as being a common recommendation by rehab centers. Though I think this recommendation gets a little twisted around. When I was in rehab (3 times), we were always told no major life changes for a year if they can be avoided. In my mind, an existing relationship is not a life change. The above - FYI - is just my experience with what I was told and what I have observed.