Four Reasons To Date Someone In Rehab

By Jeffrey Hartinger October 22, 2011 | 76 Views

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At 22-years-old, I've dated a wide range of individuals -- guys and girls, wealthy people and poor people, whites, blacks, and almost an Asian -- thanks Koreatown, Los Angeles! Well, anyways, each relationship has taught me a thing or two about life, love, and with the bad relationships, domestic violence. One of my favorite flings was a misguided 30-something who was in rehab during the course of our relationship.

Here are four reasons to date someone in rehab

Reason ( 1 ) One - Money. First off, this is a recession, so let's get our priorities in order. When you date someone in rehab, you will save a shit load of money! First, if you go out a few times each week, just imagine the savings that will add up since you don’t need to take a cab. Heck, they’re already in rehab, so most likely they already have at least two DWIs. Can you say default designated driver? Further, when you go to the bar with them – and yes, they are going to the bar with you – when you offer to buy them a drink, it’ll be cheap. Water is free. And if you splurge and buy them bottled water, at this point, you are being an awesome partner.

Reason ( 2 ) Two – Sense of Humor. Well, let me be specific – you have a sick sense of humor. Is it just me, or do other people find it funny to watch someone shaking due to withdrawals? And don’t get me started how many times I laughed myself to sleep after I found him trying to drink hand sanitizer because it has alcohol in it. Oh, the memories.

Reason ( 3 ) Three – Trust. You may not always be able to trust someone in rehab, but can you really trust anyone? However, it is better to date someone in rehab because if you really want to find out what they’ve been up to, just give their parole officer or drug counselor a call.

Reason ( 4 ) Four – Experimentation. Since drugs and alcohol are no longer an aspect of their life, your boyfriend or girlfriend will want to experiment in a lot of different ways. With my ex, we did a lot of things that were nostalgia for him, such as crushing up and snorting Flintstones vitamins, doing a line of Pixie Sticks, and taking shots of mouth wash.

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