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Let Your Head Lead Your Heart: The One-Year Relationship Rule
Let Your Head Lead Your Heart: The One-Year Relationship Rule
Let Your Head Lead Your Heart: The One-Year Relationship Rule
Thursday 30th December 2021
William C. Moyers discusses the One-Year Relationship Rule in early recovery, emphasizing patience and self-care for successful future relationships.
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Get the buttons here!The One-Year Relationship Rule: Patience in Early Recovery
Let your head lead your heart on this one. The answer will not be no forever. As you continue to gain time in recovery and continue working the program and developing new skills, you will eventually be ready to form a healthy and lasting romantic relationship.
Jumping into a new romantic relationship during early recovery can be tempting, but is it the best idea? In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host William C. Moyers sheds light on the wisdom behind the One-Year Relationship Rule, a concept explored in the book 'Now That You're Sober: Week-by-Week Guidance from Your Recovery Coach' by Earnie Larsen and Carol Larsen Hegarty.
Moyers discusses why it's crucial to wait at least a year before diving into a new romance, emphasizing the importance of self-care and personal growth during this transformative period. He explains that while relationships are essential for connection and combating isolation, they require maturity and skills that take time to develop. The episode offers practical advice on how to be patient and focus on your recovery journey, highlighting that the best relationship insurance is working on oneself.
Moyers underscores that recovery is a gradual process, enriched by learning from those who have been there before. Tune in to understand why taking it slow can lead to more successful and lasting relationships in the long run.