Is it smart to continue to pursue this?

[Anonymous]

So my guy friend and I have gotten real close as of late where it feels like it’s headed to another level. He is in recovery and just finished 7 years sober. He had a party and invited me. It was everyone from his support group who are also sober and myself who is not. I’ve come to learn being there that is essentially his family. And they are very protective of him. So much so they kept asking questions about me and him which I completely understand. It made me however feel that if I do pursue this that it is a very different kind of relationship with someone who is recovery. Also made me feel a bit special and taken back that I was the only one he invited to this party to celebrate. Any opinions or advice for someone that is in situation like this or is in recovery. Is it smart to continue to pursue this?

[DaveJord]

I would say precede with caution. If your heart is not 100% in the right place you need to back off. Plus if he is that deep into recovery, you can't drink around this guy. I hate to say anything negative, because, I have never dealt with an addict firsthand. But I have dealt with some pretty extreme mental disorder types, BPD... so its super hard to know exactly what you are in for until you really know.

[es20490446e]

I don't understand the question.