Episode 11: Honesty in Sober Relationships (Part 2)

Sometimes, being in a relationship with another addict can be problematic. Other times, it can be a great source of strength to have someone that intimately understands what you’re going through.

In part two of this interview, Josh and Monique continue to explore and discuss the drawbacks and benefits of their relationships with Roni and Samantha another married couple who got sober together. They cover everything from issues with trust and honesty, to friends and family, sponsors and more.

Episode Outline:

(0:49) - Episode start, discussion around weddings, marriage, balancing work and your relationship

(7:50) - The cost efficiency of sobriety

(10:27) - “Are there any negatives to doing this [sobriety] together?”

(13:45) - Why your “survival instincts” can’t be trusted

(20:27) - Do you still have problems with sneaking, taking short-cuts? What “the alcoholic brain” means for your day-to-day sober life

(24:30) - Processing negative emotions and the importance of having a hobby or an outlet

(32:18) - Relationships aren’t perfect, you need to find the root of any given situation

(35:17) - Your partner can provide a deeper support for you than AA or friends, making sure that work doesn’t get in the way of your relationship OR sobriety

(43:32) - “It all goes back to honesty and openness”, doing things together

About Joshua and Monique Robinson:

Joshua is a recovering alcoholic turned life coach and psychologist.

Co-host of Alternatives to AA is his wife, Monique Robinson.

Josh Robinson is a bodybuilder, athlete, and life coach currently pursuing a degree in psychology. Through hard work, relationship building, and developing their own ways of coping, Josh and Monique are now packaging their recovery in the form of a podcast. He and his wife battled and overcame alcoholism without AA, and their mission is to help others do the same.

Connect with Joshua and Monique Robinson!

Josh’s Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/joshua.robinson.395

Moniques Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/mo.cool.56