Miss Conduct

Sobriety Isn't Scary!

What to tell daters about alcoholism, plus tips for gas station attendants.

By Robin Abrahams

February 22, 2009

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I'm a 34-year-old woman whom friends, family, and dates describe as attractive, intelligent, and fun. I'm also a sober alcoholic and grateful to be so. But when I date men who aren't alcoholics, they always seem frightened by the thought of having a possible troubled person in their life, or feel I have told them either too early or too ... (Full article: 649 words)