Mary88

Delighted to be on day 8.

Feeling better emotionally. More patience with people. Less irritable.

Last night I dreamt about drinking a glass of red wine. This reminds me not to become complacent about my recovery.

There's a man I'm attracted to and I think the feeling is mutual. However, I notice he talks about alcohol a lot. It seems he spends a lot of his time in the pub. I will have to keep my distance from him.

SoberStevie

Well done Mary, day 8 is great. I am more patient too - have more time for everything and every one. It's lovely.
I agree about the attractive man - you need to nurture and protect your sobriety these early days.

FreedomCA

D122y

Now that I changed my lifestyle to a never drink again because booze poisons me kind of person....I am glad my wife hardly drinks. It would be a big issue if she was an active addict.

I see booze as a highly addictive Neuro toxin that altered my brain for life. I slowly and painfully climbed out of my hell hole. I am never going there again. Drinking was a learned behavior that has been unlearned. Addict for life.

Thanks.

Mary88

Agree sobriety is the most important thing. Delighted you are more patient too.

Mary88

Yes I would find it difficult too. It's usually spirits he talks about. He seems to bring alcohol into every conversation.

Mary88

It's great your wife seldom drinks. I feel it's important to be around people who don't drink or rarely drink.

Agree with you about booze being highly addictive and being an addict for life. I know I must never take a drink for the rest of my life.

PhoenixJ

Well done, Mary. Best to work on your recovery and not worry about new relationships. My focus for me.

Mary88

You are right, Phoenix. Staying sober and recovery is the most important thing.

biminiblue

Yeah, big red flags all over that guy.

There are a lot of those guys out there. Danger! They can be so alluring, but you are thinking clearly.

I'm glad you're on Day 8 - protect that with your life.

ShiftHappens

I ended my 24 year marriage because my ex husband was Italian and insisted that his drinking was "cultural" and that he was " functional".

The wine turned into vodka, the pot he said he needed to sleep turned into sleeping pills...

Its such a turn off for me now.

I agree with bimini. Those guys are a dime a dozen. Run dont walk.

Mary88

Thanks. You both confirmed what I was thinking too. I'll stay away from him.