By The Fix StaffOriginal Source: thefix.com
It’s not something you want to hear from a potential partner. Even if you are in recovery yourself, dating an alcoholic can be daunting. After all, people who have struggled with substance use disorder likely have baggage. However, you shouldn’t let that scare you off.Consider this: people who are in recovery and telling you about their past substance abuse are owning their faults. They’re being upfront about the challenges they have had, and are showing you that they’re willing and able to do the hard work of staying in recovery.If you are considering dating an alcoholic, it’s good to be honest with yourself and your potential partner about how that will affect your relationship. Here are five questions to ask yourself before diving into a relationship with a recovered alcoholic.
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