Dating in Recovery

Dating in recovery is both exciting and challenging. After spending time focusing on your healing, rediscovering who you are, and laying the foundations of a sober life, you might feel ready to explore love and connection again. But as you re-enter the world of dating, it’s natural to feel unsure. How do you protect your sobriety while navigating new emotions, romantic attraction, and intimacy?

Contents

● Chapter 1: Should I Be Dating Right Now?

● Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want (and

Why That Matters)

● Chapter 3: Honesty, Vulnerability, and

Talking About Recovery

● Chapter 4: Red Flags and Green Flags in

Sobriety

● Chapter 5: Physical Intimacy and Emotional

Safety

● Chapter 6: Navigating Triggers, Cravings,

and Emotional Swings

● Chapter 7: Dating Someone Who Drinks (or

Uses)

● Chapter 8: Dating in the Recovery

Community

● Chapter 9: When It Doesn’t Work Out

● Chapter 10: Building Love That Supports

Your Sobriety