Trying to date sober for the first time. 5 months

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#1

Trying to date sober for the first time. 5 months sober. I have no problem going to a bar and having water or a n/a beer and we have done that a couple times and also went to an arcade so not just sitting at a bar the whole time. I want her to feel comfortable and i think she is used to getting drinks on dates. I totally get it as i was same same way not too long ago.

I do miss the way alchohal helps get through early dating and move things along with feeling relaxed and loose. It just feels a little awkward as this is uncharteed territory

Any tips? We have gone out twice. Im getting the itch to just try and have a few drinks.

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#2

Jeremie ... It's not a good idea to date within the first year of sobriety.

You need to work on yourself 1st and clean up the wreckage of your life.

Read your first sentence and your last sentence.

I wish you luck.

#3

I respect that. And congrats on so many years under your belt.