Sober Dating: Managing Sobriety if Your Date Drinks

Because of outside stressors and influences, getting clean can be difficult for many people.

The fact that a partner or spouse continues to use alcohol is one of the most significant impacts — and often stressors — for someone who wants to get sober. Intentionally or not, a spouse who continues to drink or use can jeopardize their loved one’s recovery.

Having a partner who still drinks can lead to temptation, bitterness, and relapse as a spouse who wants to get or stay sober. So, how can you handle these stressors while still maintaining your relationship? Or, if you don’t drink, how do you get started dating someone who does? Here are some of our best tips for dealing with these issues in an existing or new relationship.

Whether you are working on getting sober or have been in recovery for a while, it’s essential to stick to healthy dating and relationship practices that reinforce positive lifestyle habits so you do not relapse or return to abusing drugs and alcohol. This helpful guide will give you tips and tools you need to feel more confident in anything that may come your way in your relationship.

First, let’s discuss how you should open up about your sobriety on the first date. Maybe you don’t know this person well and you’re exploring the possibilities of a new…