Aweeeesome. I had this whole thing written out and then it went all screwy and got erased.

Anyway, I need everyone's opinion on something.

I've been clean for 3 years (I just celebrated on the 18th of this month). I know that it's suggested that you not date for the first year of your sobriety. For me, that year has come and gone.

I have started going to AA meetings regularly. I got introduced to a guy that's in the program. He's a few years older than me, but he is a great guy. He goes to meetings almost daily, works the steps and is really serious about staying sober. We've gone out on a few dates and we really seem to click. He also has a good job, owns his own house, etc., etc. Nothing like my POS ex, lol.

Anyway, here's my dilemma. He was about 9 days away from celebrating one year when he relapsed. He now has about 30 days clean.I am debating whether or not to take things further than just being friends, simply because of his clean time (or lack of). I know that he almost had a year, but he doesn't now, and so I don't know whether I should break things off or not.

I really like him, but I just don't know what to do. I need everyone's opinion. I know that in the end, the decision is mine, but getting your guys' opinions means a lot to me.

Much love,

--Missy

Tags: Dating Relapse Sobriety

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