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If you're in Vegas, you're fortunate to be in a spot where there are an absolute ton of things to do, compared to any other city, and that don't have to involve drinking at all. I know residents don't like to spend much time on the Strip or in the old downtown, but both locations offer so much to do. Do something different and tour the Mob Museum or the Neon Museum, for example.
OP, what you didn't tell us is how long she has been a recovering alcoholic. Has she gone through the 12 steps of AA or is she still "counting days"? If the former, how long has she been sober? If it's been years since she had a drink, I would ask her about her comfort levels.
I know several recovered alcoholics who are quite comfortable around alcohol even though they themselves are not participants in the drinking. There are others still who can go so far as to make someone else a drink. Not everyone is like that, however, and it would be a good idea to discuss this with your date prior to making any plans.
As far as Vegas goes, I'm sure you have more knowledge about what to do when the sun goes down. That said, I have been to Vegas enough to know that there are plenty of "dry" places to go. It's a matter of discovering what interests she has and what you're willing to do in order to make the date fun for you both.
Just off the top of my head (on-strip):
Walk from City Center to Bellagio, stopping at the fountains for a few. I know it gets a bit chilly this time of year (esp after dark), but all the better for a little closeness (you know, for warmth!).
Depending on the type of person she is, y'all might enjoy Absinthe at Caesar's...it's a bit pricey but it is fun enough for a first date and can be a great way to keep conversation going after the show. Plus, you can walk from Caesar's to Bellagio to enjoy the aforementioned fountains. If it's early enough, go into Bellagio and grab a from-scratch crepe just to the left of the conservatory.
If you two like to gamble and don't mind a little ghetto-style spending, hit Casino Royale (adjacent/underneath Outback Steakhouse, near Bally's). My wife and I go there to marathon gamble on the cheap--no table will be over 5 bucks and the staff can be very cool.
I'm sure that off-strip there is no shortage of bowling, mini golf, driving ranges, or even go kart tracks.
OP, what you didn't tell us is how long she has been a recovering alcoholic. Has she gone through the 12 steps of AA or is she still "counting days"? If the former, how long has she been sober? If it's been years since she had a drink, I would ask her about her comfort levels.
I know several recovered alcoholics who are quite comfortable around alcohol even though they themselves are not participants in the drinking. There are others still who can go so far as to make someone else a drink. Not everyone is like that, however, and it would be a good idea to discuss this with your date prior to making any plans.
As far as Vegas goes, I'm sure you have more knowledge about what to do when the sun goes down. That said, I have been to Vegas enough to know that there are plenty of "dry" places to go. It's a matter of discovering what interests she has and what you're willing to do in order to make the date fun for you both.
Just off the top of my head (on-strip):
Walk from City Center to Bellagio, stopping at the fountains for a few. I know it gets a bit chilly this time of year (esp after dark), but all the better for a little closeness (you know, for warmth!).
Depending on the type of person she is, y'all might enjoy Absinthe at Caesar's...it's a bit pricey but it is fun enough for a first date and can be a great way to keep conversation going after the show. Plus, you can walk from Caesar's to Bellagio to enjoy the aforementioned fountains. If it's early enough, go into Bellagio and grab a from-scratch crepe just to the left of the conservatory.
If you two like to gamble and don't mind a little ghetto-style spending, hit Casino Royale (adjacent/underneath Outback Steakhouse, near Bally's). My wife and I go there to marathon gamble on the cheap--no table will be over 5 bucks and the staff can be very cool.
I'm sure that off-strip there is no shortage of bowling, mini golf, driving ranges, or even go kart tracks.
Good luck!
--Dim
He didn't say she's a recovering alcoholic. He responded "former" to my question about just not drinking at all. I take that as she just doesn't drink for whatever reason. Either way, I think he should still ask her if she would be comfortable with him drinking.
He didn't say she's a recovering alcoholic. He responded "former" to my question about just not drinking at all. I take that as she just doesn't drink for whatever reason. Either way, I think he should still ask her if she would be comfortable with him drinking.
Not to nitpick, but your question stated (paraphrasing because lazy): Is she a recovering alcoholic [choice A] or does she not drink at all [choice B]?
The OP responded "former" as choice A (the former of the two choices).
But, either way, I agree with you--he should ask her about her boundaries prior to planning anything.
Not to nitpick, but your question stated (paraphrasing because lazy): Is she a recovering alcoholic [choice A] or does she not drink at all [choice B]?
The OP responded "former" as choice A (the former of the two choices).
But, either way, I agree with you--he should ask her about her boundaries prior to planning anything.
--Dim
you're right...dang...I need to re-write my responses LOL
OP, if she's a recovering alcoholic then I would not take her to any establishments where there is alcohol...
Consider it an opportunity to get to know her better. First few dates you should go someplace that is not a bar, you know like a coffee place. That's where the sober people hang out.
I suspect I didn't do well with online dating in part because I marked I don't drink, though I explained why in my profile (yeast and sulfite allergies). Just because I don't drink doesn't mean I expect my date won't either (though if he became a belligerent drunk that wouldn't bode well for a second date!).
However, alcoholism does run in my family and I think if I was recovering instead of allergic, I'd prefer my date take me somewhere a lot less tempting.
Meet her somewhere other than a bar, and let her tell you if she can handle you drinking (it may depend how long she's been sober). My ex was in recovery and he had no problem with me having a couple drinks, however he could not handle packed bars, parties where drunks were all around, etc. I have to say it was nice having a designated driver when we went out!
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you're right...dang...I need to re-write my responses LOL
