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Old 08-14-2014, 12:44 PM
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Cloudysky
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Bristol, UK
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Thanks Tiny Owl,

I wouldn't start worrying about future partners just yet - romantic relationships are definitely to be avoided in early recovery - the emotional turmoil they can cause is a massive risk factor for relapse - but once you are ready for a relationship and meet someone suitable, if they are right for you they will understand and if not, they're not worth it. The latter part is true for platonic relationships too - if people have a problem with you not drinking, it's their problem - but it's hard not to let yourself be affected by other people's reactions. And in my case, most of the people I want to socialise with are also those I work with, and I am worried about disclosing my sobriety to colleagues as I'm at a rather precarious stage in my career, having sabotaged a lot and still trying to get it back on track.
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