[walkingbear]

Ive been divorced 5 months and have met a great woman, she seems perfect. one of the things she revealed was that she is a recovering alcoholic, she seems pretty stable and in control. What can I do to be supportive and what should avoid so as not to be detremental to her sobriety?

[Caretaker Leo]

From my experience, one of the best, most supportive things you can do is not drink when you are with her and keep alcohol out of your home. Also, when you go places together, go to places where alcohol isn't served.

You might also consider going to Al-Anon.

[racee]

there can be so many things. but the best thing you could do, is sit down with her and ask this question to her. and as above al-anon would be a perfect place to go to if you are serious with this lady. you can ask this question and you will get a lot of feedback

[DePressMe]

walkingbear, a lot of issues depend on where your friend is in her sobriety. I suggest you talk with her and ask her. I've been sober for 5 1/2 years and it no longer bothers me if a date has a drink. Although it would bother me if they had several because then we would not be on the same wavelength. I no longer like to be around people who are drunk. But instead of it being a temptation, it is a reminder of why I don't like to drink. Drunk people are just no fun anymore. I wish you well in your relationship. It sounds like you are a very caring person.