I Think Good Friends Are Rare

I met a guy on my flight back from SD to TX. He is a younger guy, maybe in his mid 30’s. We talked a lot on the plane about my situation and his recovery from alcoholism. He has been texting me ever once in a while, and I would occasionally text back. For some reason I feel so bad about all this. He’s an extremely attractive man, but he seems to be masking his unhappiness. He was and is too upbeat and tries too hard to sound positive. Something about this is making me feel uncomfortable and I don’t know how to go about this new friendship...

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Runningwolves · 61-69, M

Just be a friend and no expectations

MyNewBeginning · 46-50, F

No expectations here on my end, but I just feel for him. I hope he’s not forcing himself to be “happy”. Not only with me, but in general because that’s gotta be hard...@Runningwolves

Runningwolves · 61-69, M

@MyNewBeginning very, but i too am a recovering alcoholic. I've been clean and sober for over 8years now.

I spent that 8years working on me without the distraction of relationships.

Just being sober and in recovery doesnt fix the problems of the past.

So be safe and no expectations which you've already covered and I wish you well