The author reflects on a relationship transformed by sobriety following a near-accident while drunk driving. Both partners struggle as their once vibrant connection, fueled by alcohol, fades without it. They've completed recovery programs but find their intimacy lacking and connection diminished in sobriety. Concerned about future prospects, the author seeks guidance on sustaining the relationship. The response emphasizes evaluating what remains in their bond without alcohol and prioritizing individual sobriety, suggesting that if the relationship doesn't support recovery, reconsideration may be necessary.
Booze was the glue keeping you together. No booze, no glue.
You have to make a clear-headed assessment of the relationship, irrespective of sex, to determine whether it’s worth sticking with.
The most important thing here is your individual sobriety, so if the relationship isn’t serving that, it’s time to reconsider.
Ask yourself: Without alcohol, what is there in this relationship?
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