Top Reasons You Should Try Sober Dating

Sober dating, also called dry dating, is becoming more popular. It’s pretty self-explanatory from the name, but it’s when people date while completely sober. It’s dating without having the crutch of alcohol.

Why is this becoming more popular? "We've had a lot of calls from people who [said], 'Look, I need to work on my dating life, because I realized that I want a life partner,'" therapist and dating coach Jessica Engle, LMFT explains. "I think that people are, in some cases, getting more serious about finding their partner, and they want to do it in a way that is healthy and very clear-eyed." She also explains that there are some substantial benefits to sober dating, like these three.

  1. It allows you to be fully yourself and develop a genuine connection. You’re keeping a clear mind on a date and are in a place to better judge if there’s really a connection there or not. Staying sober can also help you be more authentic, too.
  2. Being honest and vulnerable about your nerves can actually make you more attractive. Nerves are a big reason people drink on or before a date. Instead of drinking, try to be honest about your feelings. Saying something like "Wow, I don't know about you, but I had some butterflies getting ready today” can help break the ice.
  3. You’ll get better at dry dating over time. Don’t give in to “just one” drink if you want to try sober dating. "If you're not giving yourself that sober space to ease in with [your date], it's hard to have a very strong foundation," Jessica explains.

Source: PopSugar

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