Drinking used to get me through bad dates. When I quit alcohol, I also stopped using dating apps.
Briefly

Bella Falk, a 46-year-old woman, decided to quit both alcohol and dating apps after struggling to find meaningful connections. Although she used drinking to ease the anxiety of first dates, she realized that this dependency wasn't fulfilling. Instead, she chose to embrace her life as it is, shifting her focus from the pressures of dating and alcohol to finding contentment in the present. This transformation marked a significant shift in her perspective on relationships and self-appreciation.
Going for a drink was the default first date, cheaper than a meal, quick, and low-pressure, avoiding potential torture of enduring a three-course dinner.
I relied on booze to make first dates easier. If there was no spark, wine made me chattier, filling the awkward silences we all dread.
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