Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
Pro Tips for Dating in Addiction Recovery
Overcoming an addiction to drugs or alcohol is an emotional yet rewarding journey filled with many ups and downs. Some people may have been dependent on substances to deal with a difficult marriage or other significant relationship, divorce, or feelings of loneliness. Discovering that you can handle stressful situations in a healthier way is empowering.
This newfound confidence may have you ready to get back into dating. The following dating tips in recovery from addiction can help you keep your commitment to sobriety while expanding your horizons and seeking a new, fulfilling relationship.
Establish Stability in Recovery First. Addiction specialists generally agree that people in recovery should consider waiting at least a year into their sobriety before dating. This time allows for personal growth, self-discovery, and a strengthened commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Dating can trigger a lot of different feelings, not all of them good, making a relapse more likely.
However, everyone’s experience with addiction recovery is different, and some people may need a little more time before dating, while others may be ready before the first year is up. Check in with your sponsor, therapist, or another trusted member of your support team to ask for their thoughts on your readiness to begin dating.
Read MoreTips For Finding Love After a Break Up or Divorce
After a break up or divorce, it may seem unlikely to find love again. One can feel unlovable when a spouse abruptly ends the relationship. Acknowledge your feelings and vent. Get the anger, hurt or whatever out, in order to move on. Falling g for someone else can take you by surprise. Love can strike in unexpected places or in strange situations. Love can sneak in as a whisper or be like a bolt of lightning.
The way to find love is to be open to it and be ready. Ask your friends how you come across. After my divorce, people said I was closed off and that was keeping guys away. You may not realize you are putting up a barrier to meeting potential dates. Work on any emotional baggage which is keeping you from moving on to a happier life.
People interviewed, stated that “Love just happens.” Some said “You just fall into it.” When trying too hard to attract someone, that can come across as too needy. Others can sense the desperation of a person feeling they have to be part of a couple. People pick up on another’s energy which can be inviting or off-putting.
Read MoreThings to Consider When Facing an Empty Nest Divorce
Tackle the complexities of facing an empty nest divorce with our expanded guide on pivotal considerations, ensuring a smoother transition.
Read MoreDivorce Etiquette How to Navigate Social Situations with Grace
Divorce, regardless of how mutual or peaceful, is a significant life change that has the potential to stir up emotions and social dynamics. A challenge often arises: how to navigate social situations with grace. While the end of a relationship can be both liberating and saddening, the subtle art of divorce etiquette can make the transition smoother for all involved.
Read MoreThe Impact of Divorce on Extended Family Relationships
Explore the impact of divorce on extended family relationships, uncovering the challenges and growth in this complex web of connections.
Read MoreThe Role of Forgiveness in Divorce
Do you know the role of forgiveness in divorce? If not, learn from this article the great benefits forgiveness can bring. Forgiveness helps release you from the grip of the person who hurt you.
Read MoreWhen A Relationship Ends Abruptly – What To Do
One can go into full-blown shock when the other person abruptly ends your relationship. Even if there were a few hints something was amiss, it is still a shock. Hard to believe this is happening. As far as the other person is concerned, there is not much you can do. If they made up their mind to break it off, it is done.
Read MoreReviving A Long-Term Relationship
Tips on how to add sparkle to a long-term relationship and avoid a divorce. Before calling it quits, explore different ways to bring the relationship back to life. Does your marriage feel like a prison sentence? Boredom and being in a rut can make a marriage seem dull and lifeless. Hints on how to revive your marriage.
Read MoreSituationship – Being In The Middle Ground When Dating
Do you feel you are neither in the friend zone or in the romantic one? Confused about what is happening in your relationship – or even if you are in one? You are caught in the middle ground which is called situationship.
Read MoreTips For Making A Long-Distance Dating Relationship Work
Long-distance dating relationships can be challenging. Easier to keep the passion high when you can call up your partner and say “Hey, come right over.” Long-distance requires planning, not spontaneity. Many people who have been through these types of relationships, say it was worth the separation. Being sure of each other’s commitment got them through this period.
Read MoreRelationship PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Trauma from past relationships affects a current one. The person may do the hot/cold dance – wanting to get closer, yet afraid of being burned again. Not only is relationship PTSD traumatic for the individual, but also to the other in the relationship. The person with PTSD can be afraid to acknowledge even to themselves, deep feelings – as this has led to heartbreak previously.
Read MoreHow Single Parents Can Better Manage Stress
Life can be stressful for single parents and their kids. For parents, there is financial stress, job stress, interpersonal stress, and the overarching stress of having to raise the kids alone. For kids, there is a completely different type of stress – fear of the unknown and feeling self-conscious about coming of age without their mother or father in the picture. Here are some tips to help give you some ideas on how to minimize stress.
Read MoreGrief May Surprise You After Divorce Or A Break Up
One may think they are over their relationship or got past divorce and later feel the loss. Grief can sneak up on you and catch you by surprise. Stages of grief
Read More10 Signs it Might be Time to Talk to a Divorce Attorney
Marriages are complex relationships that have ups and downs. According to the APA, 40 to 50 % of husband and wife in the United States takes divorce. This complicates the choice to divorce. Here are the most typical warning signs that your marriage is on the verge of divorce and it would be prudent to consult an attorney.
Read MoreDivorce Or Break Up After the Holidays
The holidays can shine a spotlight on problems which are bubbling up just under the surface. Busy day to day activities with a packed schedule can mask issues which are not being addressed. The idea of spending another set of holidays with this person may get one thinking about the relationship.
Read More13 Reasons Why You’re Single And What To Do About It
When you are successful in your professional life because you’ve worked hard at it, it stands to reason that working hard at your love life in the same way will lead to the same result, right? So why aren’t your efforts yielding the desired outcomes? Why are you still single? The following checklist will help…
Read MoreWhat Should You do if your partner is a bully during your divorce
Divorce, in normal terms, is an agreement where both parties agree on terms and conditions in order to get separated. Well, generally there is the consent of both the spouses and their families while taking the divorce. However, there is not always an ending with the mutual consent one of the spouses makes it difficult…
Read MoreTips For Learning The Skill Of Small Talk -The Way To Connect With Others
Life’s upheavals bring change which may necessitate finding a new set of friends. One can have just gotten through a divorce or relocated for a job. Small talk is the way to establishing connections with others. You may feel like a nine-year old kid again on the first day at a new school. It can…
Read MoreTips On Dating For Introverts
Going on dates can be intimidating for the introvert. It is easier to stay at home and watch romantic films than go meet potential dating partners. Fear can stop people. Fear of getting tongue tied or sounding stupid can keep individuals from venturing out of their flat. There are ways to have dates and be…
Read More7 Ways To Express Your Love For Your Partner Without Saying It
Love is that effortless emotion that can transform even the most impassive person. Sometimes we miss out on the signs or moments where we can express our love, without saying a single word. These are simple gestures towards our partner. Understanding the tiniest detail of your loved one shows how much you love him/her. Saying…
Read MoreYour Partner Is Not A Mind Reader
These individuals said if their partner really loved them, they would know what to do. No, your partner is not a mind reader. How can a person expect another to know what is going around in their head?
Read MoreGuide For Dealing With Tricky Dating Situations After a Break Up Or Divorce
Do not feel coerced into going on a date, as you do not owe them anything. Same with going on a date out of pity. You could get tangled up in a mess when trying to break free down the road.
Read MoreHow to Maintain a Relationship – People Share Their Secrets
Tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls when dating. It can be puzzling how other folks stay together for half of a century when your relationships last for a few dates. A variety of couples graciously revealed their secrets to what makes a relationship last. Just let go At the end of the day, let…
Read MoreTips For Going On A First Date Post-Divorce
Going on a first date after a divorce has its challenges. One may have done well finding a person online that seems compatible or through an old-fashioned introduction. Now comes the hardest part – making a great first impression and sustaining that throughout the evening. A speech on networking at a Toastmasters International meeting had…
Read MoreEarly Warning Signs Of A Potential Abuser
There are early warning signs that you are in a relationship with a potential abuser. While people put their best foot forward and hide their darker side – it is still possible to catch a glimpse of who that person really is
Read MoreOnline Dating Tips
Online dating has created many happy unions. Sometimes it works out well and other times it fails. The intention of both parties may not be in sync which can derail the success of their first date. Ascertain if the other party seems to be on the same page as you. If you are seeking a…
Read MoreDating Again After a Break Up or Divorce
Consider letting the ink dry first on your divorce decree before jumping into the dating scene. Some guys start dating during divorce and bring old issues into new relationships. Take a breather after your divorce to make sure you are truly over it and ready to move forward.
Read MoreDating a Narcissist – Part 2
After being out of the dating pool for a decade or so, post-divorce it can be tempting to give an individual the benefit of doubt for erratic behaviour. One may wonder if things have changed in the dating world, or is it just them. It can be difficult to ascertain when a new partner has a personality disorder. Whether a person is a full-blown clinically diagnosed Narcissist – or shares a few of those traits – there are clues that someone is bad news.
Read MoreSigns You are Dating a Narcissist
Narcissists can be charming people who are the centre of attention. The spotlight shines on them and it can be enticing to be their date. They crave admiration for their overinflated egos. Something may seem a bit off, but then one thinks,” must be my imagination” since they are the focus of an adoring crowd.
Read MoreThe One Who Got Away
Most of us have stories about “The One That Got Away.” He might have been a high school crush or the lovely woman from a previous job. When we hit a bumpy road in life, such as with divorce, we wonder “What would have happened if we…?”
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