Topic: Would you date an ex addict or ex alcoholic?
Amelinng's photo
Sat 04/04/15 10:10 PM

I get what you mean by drawing a line if you
can avoid it, but as I mentioned, if she had
been clean/sober for sometime, and you only
found out when you were already in
deep......so, what would you do?
We're talking about two different things....I'd do my very best to find out history before I was "in too deep".


Fair enough! Maybe, design a form to be filled in before going on a date! laugh Or hope you never have to contend with 'love at first sight'! flowerforyou OK Ok.....sorry for this! I just feel it is a 'never say never' situation in case it comes back and bite you.

no photo
Sat 04/04/15 10:12 PM


I get what you mean by drawing a line if you
can avoid it, but as I mentioned, if she had
been clean/sober for sometime, and you only
found out when you were already in
deep......so, what would you do?
We're talking about two different things....I'd do my very best to find out history before I was "in too deep".


Fair enough! Maybe, design a form to be filled in before going on a date! laugh Or hope you never have to contend with 'love at first sight'! flowerforyou OK Ok.....sorry for this! I just feel it is a 'never say never' situation in case it comes back and bite you.
And bite me? Im 49....Ive lived a full life...had ups and downs and disappointments. If I get "bit", Ill manage....once again.

no photo
Sat 04/04/15 10:17 PM
does it have to be an 'ex'? how about 'current'. good supplies aren't always so easy to come by, ya know.

no photo
Sat 04/04/15 10:20 PM



I get what you mean by drawing a line if you
can avoid it, but as I mentioned, if she had
been clean/sober for sometime, and you only
found out when you were already in
deep......so, what would you do?
We're talking about two different things....I'd do my very best to find out history before I was "in too deep".


Fair enough! Maybe, design a form to be filled in before going on a date! laugh Or hope you never have to contend with 'love at first sight'! flowerforyou OK Ok.....sorry for this! I just feel it is a 'never say never' situation in case it comes back and bite you.
And bite me? Im 49....Ive lived a full life...had ups and downs and disappointments. If I get "bit", Ill manage....once again.
Btw....I didnt mean that to sound as bitchy as it might seem....I just have my own opinion. I respect your own :-)

Amelinng's photo
Sat 04/04/15 10:29 PM




I get what you mean by drawing a line if you
can avoid it, but as I mentioned, if she had
been clean/sober for sometime, and you only
found out when you were already in
deep......so, what would you do?
We're talking about two different things....I'd do my very best to find out history before I was "in too deep".


Fair enough! Maybe, design a form to be filled in before going on a date! laugh Or hope you never have to contend with 'love at first sight'! flowerforyou OK Ok.....sorry for this! I just feel it is a 'never say never' situation in case it comes back and bite you.
And bite me? Im 49....Ive lived a full life...had ups and downs and disappointments. If I get "bit", Ill manage....once again.
Btw....I didnt mean that to sound as bitchy as it might seem....I just have my own opinion. I respect your own :-)


Sure thing, Rebel! And I don't mean to be mean either. Just my take on things!flowerforyou

jacktrades's photo
Sat 04/04/15 11:46 PM
I would probably lean to say yes but if their addiction had anything to do with needles then I am sorry to say no.

Goofball73's photo
Sun 04/05/15 12:08 AM

Lol...I wouldn't be able to...because I actively enjoy all my addictive little vices ..drinks smokin :angel: ...hmmm he would have to have similar bad habits for us to even be together...:wink: flowerforyou


God jammit....why can't ladies like this live near me? :tongue: laugh

Conrad_73's photo
Sun 04/05/15 01:17 AM



Short answer.... hell no!

I work in substance abuse. I know a lot of great people in recovery, but it is highly unlikely I would get in a relationship with someone. Even if they have significant sobriety those behaviors take even more time to change.

What behaviours.? Do you mean mindsets? Thank you for replying.


Addictive behaviors don't go away once the substance is stopped being used.

Often times, individuals in recovery still need to work on learning healthy behaviors and may substitute one addiction for another.

Mental health disorders. Personality disorders. Co-dependency. These don't just go away after a month or two of treatment or therapy.


not OFTEN Times,Recovering Addicts are,and have to be a Work In Progress,else,there is no Recovery!bigsmile

mikeyspace4691's photo
Sun 04/05/15 01:38 AM
I hate a quitter, so no.

no photo
Sun 04/05/15 05:19 AM
probably not... the only reason being... i'm not confident i'll be able to handle one...ohwell

Totage's photo
Sun 04/05/15 05:36 AM
Honestly, even a recovering addict can be hard to handle. I know this because I am one and it takes a very special type of person to be able to handle me. I can understand why most would be hesitant to get involved even with a recovering addict. It's certainly not something for everyone, but there are also other things such as certain other health issues that not every person is able to handle.

marcol1's photo
Sun 04/05/15 07:12 AM

If so, how long would you have wanted them to be clean or sober?



What is your definition of an addict, or alcoholic

mikeyspace4691's photo
Sun 04/05/15 08:15 AM
I wouldn't date em cause they never have any drugs or alcohol..

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Sun 04/05/15 08:21 AM
Edited by GTS1111 on Sun 04/05/15 08:27 AM
wouldn't worry so much about dating an ex-anything...most of you should be grateful for anyone who happens to stagger in your direction. happy easter!

Rock's photo
Sun 04/05/15 08:34 AM

All the people who posted no will have your sentiments change once you fall in love with the person. Theoretically, we would all like a healthy person. Realistically, you never know which choices you will make when you're in love. I have surprised myself. So will you.


I have changed my sentiments, since my initial post .

bigsmile

I will not engage in a relationship with an active addict and/or alcoholic. As I do not ever want that drama around me, or especially in my home(s).

For me to even consider dating someone in 'recovery", she'll need at least seven years of sobriety and drug free living.

Any sign of relapse, and she'll be told to leave.

mikeyspace4691's photo
Sun 04/05/15 08:40 AM

wouldn't worry so much about dating an ex-anything...most of you should be grateful for anyone who happens to stagger in your direction. happy easter!


^^^^^ Say's the Easter Bunny molester.

Conrad_73's photo
Sun 04/05/15 08:44 AM


If so, how long would you have wanted them to be clean or sober?



What is your definition of an addict, or alcoholic



https://ncadd.org/learn-about-alcohol/alcohol-abuse-self-test

no photo
Sun 04/05/15 10:29 AM


wouldn't worry so much about dating an ex-anything...most of you should be grateful for anyone who happens to stagger in your direction. happy easter!


^^^^^ Say's the Easter Bunny molester.

laugh

no photo
Sun 04/05/15 03:42 PM



Well....if she is an ex sex addict....and is having withdrawals......hmmmmmm. :angel:

offtopic
Ha, I feel like a baby mod tongue2


I love being "modded". :tongue: laugh


You know your addicted to love

Love is a drug.

no photo
Sun 04/05/15 08:09 PM


All the people who posted no will have your sentiments change once you fall in love with the person. Theoretically, we would all like a healthy person. Realistically, you never know which choices you will make when you're in love. I have surprised myself. So will you.


I have changed my sentiments, since my initial post .

bigsmile

I will not engage in a relationship with an active addict and/or alcoholic. As I do not ever want that drama around me, or especially in my home(s).

For me to even consider dating someone in 'recovery", she'll need at least seven years of sobriety and drug free living.

Any sign of relapse, and she'll be told to leave.


you seem confident that she would want to live in your home