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Old Mar 11, 2024, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DeeeSchmeee68 View Post
I needed this. I'm getting used to seeing red flags earlier than later.

He said his ex liked pills.
He also says he attends a meeting once in a while.

Thank you for the affirmation. I appreciate an understanding biased opinion. [emoji4]

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Of course.. I am happy to help! I have dated an addict or two, even a former drug addict, and I can honestly say that it's been problematic within the relationship.

His ex liking pills tells me that this man has not recovered. He is drawn towards other addicts. Him attending a meeting once in a while is not enough. He should be attending regular meetings and should also be in therapy. I would not trust that this man is fully recovered. Recovery can be a lifelong process.

Eliminate and move on....

I am in a similar boat as you since I have historically chosen unhealthy partners due to not seeing red flags or dismissing them.

So the best thing you can do for yourself now, given your own history, is to pay attention to any and all red flags, look at them honestly and objectively, and then decide how to proceed, based on what you witness. Perhaps even do some reading up on red flag behaviors and healthy vs unhealthy behaviors and traits. I am doing that for myself and it's helping me immensely.
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Last edited by Have Hope; Mar 11, 2024 at 06:51 AM.
Thanks for this!
DeeeSchmeee68