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Questions: Chemical dependency and love

  • Dr. Thais,

    My nickname is thundro. I discharged from a rehab clinic for chemically dependent patients on 18/09/02. Many people who’ve seen my profile think that I’m using a serious subject in order to be more successful with women.

    I think it’s sad how this subject is trivialized. I put this information on my profile, and made the choice of women who do not use alcohol and cocaine, because I do not want to get involved with those people. It would do me harm.

    I am proud not to be dependent anymore; to be “clean”, to have been discharged. I don’t see why I should hide a truth so serious and so current. Am I really making my situation trivial, and playing with people’s feelings?

  • 26/12/2002

Answer

    Hi!

    I don’t believe this information will always make people feel sorry for you. Some women might feel a little awkward since you were just recently discharged.

    I see that you have been honest. That is very honorable. However, when you question the interpretation that other people might have of your case, you might want to ask yourself if that didn’t go through your head – which would not be reason for shame.

    I believe you want a mature and generous person as a companion, who does not search for perfection and is willing to meet you in order to learn about the human creature that you are; someone like you. I think that’s more important to get someone’s attention.

    I can see you have good self-esteem, and that you are proud of having won a very hard battle against drug addiction. A love partner by your side can only help you keep on fighting – maintaining the posture you once adopted.

    Congratulations and much happiness,

    Thaïs



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