That need for instant gratification
Hello all,
I'm doing well at roughly 18 months. It's time to get back into the social and dating world.
The issue I'm finding is that same old problem we all experience: We alcoholics really really really really really really want everything RIGHT NOW and we lack patience.
Obviously in the dating game, that's no gouda.
Anyone have any tips, suggestions, experiences, that may help me stay grounded and deal lacking patience and wanting to control things I cannot? I recognize when I am doing it, most of the time, I think. It's how to react once I realize it that I am still learning, as I'm sure we all are. I'm non-religious, however the serenity prayer definitely helps me take a moment, a deep breath, and center my thoughts. But it's not a cure-all.
Keep up the good fight everyone!