The 101 on Alcohol and Dating
One of the greatest challenges people face when they change their relationship with alcohol is when it comes to dating.
“My dating history consisted of a string of consecutive long term relationships from the age of 15. I met each partner organically and that was it. I never had to dig up the courage to go on cycles of dates in search of a match. Until I turned 30. I was fresh out of my long term relationship in the middle of a pandemic, learning that the only way people were meeting was through dating apps. Without the organic discovery of chemistry, compatibility and connection (an online profile doesn't do that for you –– shocking) I, naturally, found myself going on multiple dates before I met someone I connected with. Of course, I’m not the first person to do this, but during this time, I was also changing my relationship with alcohol and that introduced a lot of nuance to the most socially acceptable dating activity “going for a drink.” Today, I’m sharing my thoughts and ideas from what I experienced as an alcohol-free newcomer to the dating scene. I hope it helps you as you navigate this new social territory.” — Fiona Hepher, CEO at Sansorium
