Forming new intimate realtionships in a drug and alcohol rehab center is not a good call. A lot of the current research recommends waiting at least a year after rehab before starting a new relationship. Seems like a long time, but again and again the research shows uncontrolled stress is the major cause of relapse. Relationships even under the very best of circumstances add to stress. Under less than ideal conditions they add a lot of stress.

So let’s say you have worked the program recommended by the rehab center of your choice. You have some good sobriety under your belt. You have some goals in place and are starting to achieve them. You have turned the corner in the chapter of addiction in your life. So how do you find a great mate? What should you look for? How do you avoid making a choice that might add to the uncontrolled stress in your life and put you at risk? While there are no sure things, there are some steps you can take to put the odds is your favour in the relationship game. A great article to help you sort the “winners” from the “losers” is only a click away. What qualities to look for in a partner. Give it a try.

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