So sweet. I have a date. (dating, guys, alcoholic, conversation)

[Lior Arel]

It was so nice.

I was talking to this guy (he's a teacher, moved here from Canada). After a bit of talking and a little bit of flirting we started talking about the dating scene here and the quality of guys. I commented, "well, I got to talk to a cute Canadian Teacher recently"

He came back with "That's nice. Maybe you could have coffee or dinner with him".

I blushed...I actually blushed! Guys usually aren't that sweet when asking me out.

I'll let you know how it goes. It was so cute I just had to share

So, when do I tell him I'm a recovering alcoholic who is no longer allowed to drive? LOL

[Rhett_Butler]

Originally Posted by Lior Arel

So, when do I tell him I'm a recovering alcoholic who is no longer allowed to drive? LOL

When he asks where your car is???

The driving won't be a problem and the alcohol thing will be a bridge to gap if he's one who likes to go out and tie one on from time to time....

No worries..

[future1]

You tell him when it comes up and when YOU feel comfortable. This is still your information to share when you are ready. Just enjoy the date and see where it goes. Have fun

[cpg35223]

Originally Posted by Lior Arel

So, when do I tell him I'm a recovering alcoholic who is no longer allowed to drive? LOL

I was always a believer in laying things like that out there on the first date.

By that, I don't make into this big revelation where you start with the cooling of the earth and describe every moment of your alcoholism and recovery--recovering addicts are really bad about that kind of stuff, not realizing that by the second minute we're bored to tears.

But sometime during the conversation simply say, "By the way, I'm a recovering alcoholic. I just figured it best to say so up front," and then move on to something else.

That way, you've said it, you earn big points for being honest up front, and you've shown him that you're not the kind of recovering alcoholic who drags up those stories every third sentence. Trust me. I've encountered more than my fair share.