Staying sober but lonely

[scottishman]

OK , I'm not looking for pity, but don't you think its hard to do?

I don't feel like a drink but I sometimes miss the company of drinking, most of them were jerks I guess, but getting used to long nights alone takes a lot of doing, anyone wanna marry me? :H

[Caper]

Staying sober but lonely

I DO...

[NoraC]

Staying sober but lonely

Let me ask my husband if it's ok......

[NoraC]

Staying sober but lonely

Seriously though - I ended up drinking more at home and getting away from everyone & everything. So, now that I'm not drinking, I am doing more.
Hang in there Scottie....it'll get better and you'll be busy with fun things to do (that you'll remember the next morning. )

[Caper]

Staying sober but lonely

As in, "I do" ... you know; at the alter; meant to be slightly silly but I guess as a learned person you probably don't need the explanation.... Ms. Havisham here, ready with my dress and cake, whenever you are....

[scottishman]

Staying sober but lonely

oh ok then, i accept, where will the ceremony be? :l

[fluff]

Staying sober but lonely

I'm married- but- hey , you will find someone! You seem to have a good personality about you! You will find someone, just find some interest groups.
All the best,
fluff

[Caper]

Staying sober but lonely

Name the time and place... I'll be there .. but, I do have a confession to make... I'm not really a Ms. Havisham... I'm a Ms. Alexander... never having been to my "home" country, I still would really love to meet you there... if I didn't think Ms. K9 would beat the daylights out of me, for infringing on her "territory" as you will... She is a lovely girl... not a Scot ... but maybe you can overlook that?

[Guitarista]

Staying sober but lonely

G'day Scottishman,

Geez, that Caper is a fast talker!

I'm not one to give advice mate, but i want to pass on some thoughts on the loneliness stuff from my experience, as for me it can be a trigger.

Don't forget H.A.L.T. Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. I'm not a huge AA'er but HALT is a good one to remember. Not sure how isolated you are geographically from folks, but is there some way you can get regular connection with people in a non drinking environment?

I know you know all of this. Best wishes on your journey, and great stuff on your continuing sobriety. Bravo!

G bloke.

[finallydone]

Staying sober but lonely

scottishman..it sucks feeling lonely. But you will make it threw this mate! Your a good guy!

[Zenstyle]

Staying sober but lonely

My uncle is a Minister in Scotland, if that's of any use! He'll work for free. Nice wedding reception dinner and he's landed! )

[finallydone]

Staying sober but lonely

Guitarista;1566950 wrote: G'day Scottishman,

Geez, that Caper is a fast talker!

I'm not one to give advice mate, but i want to pass on some thoughts on the loneliness stuff from my experience, as for me it can be a trigger.

Don't forget H.A.L.T. Hungry Angry Lonely Tired. I'm not a huge AA'er but HALT is a good one to remember. Not sure how isolated you are geographically from folks, but is there some way you can get regular connection with people in a non drinking environment?

I know you know all of this. Best wishes on your journey, and great stuff on your continuing sobriety. Bravo!

G bloke.

Could not agree with you more! Always remember H.A.L.T. Words of wisdom there.

[3June2013]

Staying sober but lonely

Scottishman I think the key is finding new friends who want to do things other than drink. Easier said than done, no doubt. When you're lonely come to us, you have lots of friends here!

[available]

Staying sober but lonely

God i missed the damn boat again. If Ms. Havisham does not work out you can marry a nice aussie girl although i do not like cooking or looking after a man and thus why i am still single although i am good at other things ha ha!

I was a stay at home drinker so i did not have the lonliness to contend with, well i suppose i did but it did not worry me.

[finallydone]

Staying sober but lonely

available;1566958 wrote: God i missed the damn boat again. If Ms. Havisham does not work out you can marry a nice aussie girl although i do not like cooking or looking after a man and thus why i am still single although i am good at other things ha ha!

I was a stay at home drinker so i did not have the lonliness to contend with, well i suppose i did but it did not worry me.

No love for Americans with a cute Norwegian accent! Just kidding!:H