Having a relationship with someone I met in rehab

[JasonByrne]

Good afternoon all,

I am in a relationship with someone I met in rehab. We are both aware of the advice against doing this however we both feel strong in our recovery, we are not co-dependent and both have our own lives and are actively working hard and doing the right things to keep us both safe, sober and happy. I can’t help doubting myself when I am reminded that relationships with another addict are a complete no no. We both work the programme and are doing well, we also support each other to reach our goals and have firm boundaries in place. I genuinly feel that he is a huge positive in my life but I am also aware that this advice is given for a reason.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

[LanestIo]

First of all congratulations on your sobriety.

[LanestIo]

I met someone in outpatient rehab orange county ca and we connected fast too. But I had to remind myself that early recovery isn't the best time to jump into something deep. Emotions are all over the place, and we’re both still figuring ourselves out. We decided to focus on staying sober first, and that’s honestly been the healthiest choice for both of us so far.