Girlfriend Of Bill (Paperback)

Being in a new relationship is hard enough, but if the person youAEre dating is a recovering alcoholic or addict, there may be more to consider than just mutual interests and attraction. For Karen Nagy, dating a recovering alcoholic felt, in some ways, like she was seeing someone ofrom another planetouwith his own language, culture, and social behaviours. With humour, compassion, and a great respect for what it takes to recover from an addiction, this first-of-its kind field guide offers an oinside scoopo on what people do in all those Twelve Step meetings, why they need a sponsor, what a sponsor is, and why phrases such as oLive and Let Liveo and oEasy Does Ito keep creeping into your conversations. Nagy offers twelve key points that you need to know about dating a person in recovery. She also helps you identify the warning signs of developing your own codependent tendencies by playing into your partnerAEs addictive thinking and behaviouruand tells you what to do about it. By gaining a greater understanding of your companionAEs recovery program, you can help him or her stay sober, learn how to deal with character flaws, and also build your confidence in the potential for a healthy, successful relationship.