When I was newly sober and having a tumultuous relationship with another recovering alcoholic (he had four years but no program), my sponsor said alcoholics have a very difficult time with relationships. I thought, maybe YOU do and I feel sorry for you. Now 26 years later I know what she said is true; I wouldn't get involved with another alcoholic if he was channeling Bill Wilson! Especially if he was channeling Bill Wilson who was a terrible womanizer until the day he died.