What’s your thoughts on dating in early sobriety? I know many people who started dating their partners in early recovery and they are still happy and in a healthy relationship together. I also know people who have went back out because of making their partners their higher power. And I already I know the do’s and dont’s of dating in recovery in general. I’m in no rush to be in a relationship but there are people who are very interested in getting to know me more, even tho I have already told them Im still in early recovery. Do I shut down any possible love interest or so I take things step by step at a very slow pace?
I highly recommend not dating until you’ve worked your steps. I say this from experience. I dated someone and the further I got in my steps the more I realized about myself and what I wanted from a partner. My sponsor had me write my perfect man. Once I did that, and after completing my first round of steps, I had a clear vision of what I would and would not accept in a partner. It made seeing red flags much easier and my self worth became so much more I didn’t want the same things I did before finding myself. I hope this helps. 
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