Hello kaybee, welcome to SR!
In my first year of sobriety I found it helpful to have the ability to focus on my recovery without the pressures of being in a relationship. After two years sober I started dating again, it was even difficult at that time but I'm grateful I had some recovery skills under my belt.
I've seen people successfully date in early recovery, and I've seen some disasters. Like Rowan said, it's just a suggestion, you'll discover what works best for you.