Many individuals are reconsidering their relationship with alcohol and what it does to them and for them these days. But how does drinking—or not drinking—affect your dating life in particular? You’re not alone if you’re lonely and looking for love but afraid about putting yourself out there without relying on alcohol. For the sober community, navigating the already tough landscape of modern dating can be exceptionally difficult. However, there are a plethora of sober dating applications available.
“When I went on a date, the woman would always reply, ‘How are we going to have any fun if you don’t drink alcohol?'” Best Life previously spoke with MJ Gottlieb, the inventor of the sober dating app Loosid. Gottlieb found himself sliding off the wagon time and again before finally becoming clean due to a lack of possibilities for meeting women without alcohol.
“I would have quit a long time ago if there had been a sober curious movement when I was trying to quit,” he added. “Having a safe venue to explore one’s relationship with alcohol is quite important.”
So, whether you’re in recovery or just looking for love, these sober dating apps can assist.
Loosid
Loosid, as one of the more well-known sober dating apps, has a solid reputation for bringing individuals in the sober community together. Gottlieb understands that people’s reasons for staying sober vary, so the app allows you to disclose whether you’re in treatment or just want to reap the health benefits of not drinking. Loosid is a terrific location to start your sober dating journey for whatever reason.
“When I was trying to become sober, you were either an alcoholic or you weren’t,” Gottlieb told Best Life. “It’s far more nuanced than that.”
Clean and Sober Love
Clean and Sober Love (CASL), like Tinder, gives you a photo of a potential match and whatever personal information they wish to disclose about themselves, allowing you to swipe right to start a discussion or swipe left to go on. The only difference is that this is a designated area for those who wish to date while sober, so there’s no need to inquire.
SoberSinglesDate
SoberSinglesDate is similar to SoberSinglesDate in that it allows you to specify what you’re looking for (fun? friendship? Are you in a romantic relationship? (Is there someone with whom I could go hiking?) You’ll also have the option to text and video chat with a match if you want to get to know them better.
Sober Grid
Anyone who is struggling with sobriety can benefit from Sober Grid. It contains a “sobriety calculator” that keeps track of how many days you’ve been clean, which can be a valuable motivational tool for someone in recovery. It also connects you with sober people in your neighborhood. You can also warn other members if you need assistance, and you can even request a safe ride from a rehabilitation center from someone in your region.
I Am Sober
The objective of I Am Clean is to bring together “a large network of people who are all fighting for the same goal: keeping sober one day at a time.” The software provides encouraging aids, knowing that this may be more difficult than it appears. You can read motivational messages, seek advice from others, keep track of your days, set daily goals, develop new habits, and even figure out how much money you’re saving by not drinking.