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Love in Recovery: A Guide to dating sober

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Love in Recovery A Guide to dating sober

For many, dating and drinking go hand in hand. Going on a first date sees many people endure a bit of “Dutch courage” before even meeting their date, and then those dates often occur over drinks and dinner.

But that can’t be the case for those who are sober or in alcohol addiction recovery. In fact, falling off the wagon on the first date is the worst possible start to a relationship.

It can be a big step entering the dating world after coming out of rehab. In fact, many alcohol rehab centres find that one of the more common concerns going through therapy for alcohol addiction is getting back out into the dating world, for the singletons anyway.

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So, how do you date sober and having gone through recovery?

Firstly, restart your relationship with yourself

Your previous relationships, particularly when you were suffering from addiction will be very different to a new relationship, sober. But one of the first things you need to do is nurture the relationship you have with yourself.

Many people wait a year during their recovery to process their new life, how best they cope and the most efficient way to control emotions, and it’s only when you have done that, that you’ll be ready to put yourself back out there in a dating capacity.

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Dating comes with its own stresses, and being dumped or ghosted can happen, and that can trigger relapse, which is the last thing you want.

Think about where to go on a date

There’s no right or wrong place to go on a first date, but the go-to is often a bar, so ask yourself is whether you’re ok with that. Temptation will be there from the off, and even while you may not be drinking or asked if you want an alcoholic drink, your senses will pick up on the atmosphere.

Alternative activities are always a good option. After all, you can have the same level of conversation in a coffee shop than you can a beer. And probably a more coherent one too if neither of you are drinking. Walks in the park, mini golf, bowling are all good options, while there are tons more too, which will make you feel more at ease.

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Disclosing you don’t drink

For many people in recovery, that’s their number one priority and rightly so. You need to protect your recovery, so there’s nothing to be ashamed about in stating from the off you’re not a drinker.

Many online dating apps these days require you to fill out if you drink or take drugs on your profile. So be honest about that, and some you can even filter them to also look for people who don’t drink, which really does resolve any worries you may have.

Dealing with the downs

You absolutely need to be ready to deal with the downsides of relationships. Nobody on the planet can say their love life is 100% positive and straightforward, and when it comes to dating there will be people you meet that aren’t quite right for you, or vice versa.

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The best way to deal with any problems, stresses or anxieties you may have is to have a close support network who can be there to talk to and get advice from. Even be that shoulder to cry on. Because what you don’t want is to go looking for answers at the bottom of a glass…

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Sketch, a Twitch Streamer Gets Injured During the NFL Combine Live Stream With IShowSpeed

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Sketch, a Twitch streamer gets injured during the NFL Combine livestream

Famous Twitch streamer Kylie “Sketch” recently joined fellow streamer Darren “IShowSpeed” for an NFL combine livestream. However, things took an unexpected turn when, during the broadcast, he got injured while playing and tore his hamstring. Seeing the video, it looks like he is hurt quite badly, and a stretcher was called to take him to the hospital.

For those who are not aware, Sketch became a famous figure in the football circle since his ‘What’s up, brother?’ meme. It should be noted that this is the first time he joined hands with soccer enthusiast IShowSpeed.

Sketch Suffers a Toe Injury in the NFL Combine Live Stream

IShowSpeed has made a mark for himself in the football community as a great soccer content creator. He even live-streamed the Ballon d’Or ceremony in France last year.

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IShowSpeed often makes soccer-related content. During his career, he played a wide range of video games on his social media channels, including Fortnite. It surely made it clear that football is where his true passion lies.

Coming to Sketch, he is a newcomer who has made headlines in the internet community. On April 24, their collaboration came right after the Houston Texans publicly announced that Sketch would be a part of the 2024 NFL Draft Picks this coming weekend.

Earlier, he was a Madden streamer best known for his funny tactics as well as hilarious catchphrases during the game. But now he has garnered a fanbase as well as made a name for himself in the industry. Players like Luka Dončić referenced Sketch during interviews.

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He first came into the limelight when a video of him catching the ball despite a heavy tackle from IShowSpeed went viral on the internet. Both of them are renowned figures in the sports community.

Also Read: IShowSpeed Leaks Kai Cenat’s Phone Number In His New Diss Track

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Top 3 Dipankana Das Web Series To Stream Alone

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Top 3 Dipankana Das web series

Dipankana Das’ web series – The famous actress and model has surely made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Some of her work includes Ek Rosy Ki Dastan, Talab, and Bijli. With that said, here we will be counting down some of the best Dipankana Das web series.

Best Dipankana Das Web Series

1. Ek rosy ki dastan

Ajay is having a hard time with his marriage. So, he decides to postpone it and hook up out of anger. Later, he gets framed for a murder. Things take a surprising turn when he sees the victim alive with his soon-to-be-wife Raga. It turns out he is used by his partner. Watch the web series to know what happens next. The web series is created by Injeti Siddharth and features Kinshuk Vaidya, Yayaatti Pandya, and Hiten Tank in leading roles.

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DirectorInjeti Siddharth
Cast Kinshuk Vaidya, Yayaatti Pandya and Hiten Tank

2. Talab

Abhay suffers trauma due to which he is now unable to express love and feels angry all the time. On the other hand, Cop Dev tries to find the serial killer. Plus, Sanvi, a naive girl, turns criminal after suffering abuse from her stepbrother. Watch the web series to know what happens next. Arryaman Seth, Arushi Handa, and Amit K Singh are cast in prominent roles.

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Director Ankur Arun Kakatkar
Cast Arryaman Seth, Arushi Handa and Amit K Singh 

3. Bijli 

Upcoming web series of Dipankana Das in a leading role alongside Kumar Kanchan Ghosh, Himanshu Malik, Kingshuk Vaidya, and Thea D’souza. The series is quite bold with vulgar dialogues, so viewer discretion is advised. You can find the web series on the ALTT OTT platform. Make sure you are alone once you start watching it as it is filled with passionate love-making scenes. Viewer discretion is also advised.

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OTT Platform ALTT
Cast Kumar Kanchan Ghosh, Himanshu Malik, Kingshuk Vaidya and Thea D’souza. 

Also Check: 10 Arohi Barde Web Series List for 2024 (18+ Only)

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Brendan Paul, Accused Drug Mule for Diddy, Pleads Not Guilty to Possession Charge in Miami-Dade

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A close associate of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Brendan Paul, who is charged with drug possession, pleaded not guilty. Paul has been accused of being the mule for the music baron’s drugs and guns and has been under detention since March 25, 2024. He was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport and was formally arraigned in a Miami-Dade County courtroom on Wednesday. Paul, who played basketball for Syracuse University in 2019, bonded out of jail on March 26.

The 25-year-old Brendan Paul has been officially charged with possessing cocaine and marijuana-laced candy, a controlled substance. Paul was not physically present in the courtroom, and his attorney, Brian Bieber, entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.

Paul’s lawyer, Brian Bieber, said,

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“We entered Brendan’s plea of not guilty in court today. We will be dealing with this case in the courtroom, not the court of public opinion.”

Videos showed Diddy walking around the same airport where Paul was arrested on March 25 when Homeland Security was conducting a raid on the mogul’s mansions in Miami Beach and Los Angeles. The raids were part of the ongoing sex trafficking probe. Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, called the raids akin to an “unprecedented ambush” and maintained that his client is innocent and will do everything to clear his name.

Aaron Dyer said,

“There was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated.”

Diddy is under investigation for sex trafficking, illegal gun possession, and other alleged crimes. Paul, who is very close to Diddy and knows a lot about the goings-on in Diddy’s party, is now a wild card. Though the Feds are not going to see this as a major crime but use Paul as a witness and charges in return for cooperation in the Diddy case and could offer a dropping of charges or a reduced sentence in return.

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Paul’s name was added in music producer Rodney Jones’ amended sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy where the former claimed that Paul worked as a “mule” for the rapper and would procure transport and distribute ecstasy, cocaine, GHB, ketamine, marijuana, mushrooms, and tuci. Jones also revealed that Paul worked as a mule and transported drugs on three separate trips on Dec. 22, 2022; April 28, 2023; and Nov. 4, 2023. Paul Jones allegedly also procured sex workers for Diddy and was the person who negotiated the fees for the sex workers for their services.

Also Read: Diddy and Yung Miami Seen Together in a Photo from a Deleted Instagram Post and Account, Indicating Their Relationship Remains Solid

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