Tips for sober dating? At 8 months
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I know from experience don’t have any expectations and go with the flow. Put yourself and recover first and if the person is not understanding then goodbye.
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Thanks
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Dating for me: I am forthright about my sobriety, I am open about what’s going on, I don’t compromise on hard no’s.
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Why? Get a puppy instead! Lol
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I was told not to date until after my first year of sobriety or when I finished my steps.
Wait for a year.you have two months. Stand your ground for your sobriety .with dating and drinking friends.go to meetings.aa 
I totally agree with this. You must completely focus on yourself and your sobriety before you can involve anyone else.
You have to let the person know that you don’t drink alcohol at all, then stand your ground and stand firm on it!
If they insist on drinking alcohol , politely end the date nicely
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Don't go to bars. Go to restaurants that don't serve alcohol. No need to be in that situation when you first meet someone. After a couple or so dates, if you feel it could go somewhere, maybe then open up to the person about your addiction. If they don't want to stick around, don't get mad. For some, 8 months means nothing, so it may take some time to find someone who is willing to be with you no matter what. Make sure you stay strong. If someone sees you as strong, they will at least like you as a friend, if nothing more. No matter what, don't lie if they ask questions. You can't build a relationship/life with someone if they see you as a liar. I would rather be hated for what I am, than be loved for what I am not.
Try and find someone who has a reliable source of plugs, just kidding 
. Wish you the best of luck through sobriety and I hope you find the one sir!
Spend a few more months falling in love with yourself.. then come out shining in the spring 
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Hi Nick!!!