can alcoholics date bartenders?

Relationships

hi, all! i’ll try to keep this short. i’m 24, i’ve been sober for about 16 months, and have recently gotten back into dating. i feel confident and comfortable in my sobriety and i have been able to be at parties, bars, and even enjoy zero-proof beer and wine.

i just matched with someone who is a bartender and it got me wondering what you guys think about sober people dating bartenders? i know dating in recovery/sobriety is tricky as it is, and it probably depends on a lot of variables for both parties, BUT i wanted to open the floor to see what you all have to say. keep advice/thoughts general (non-specific to me).

Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:27 PM UTC

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