I Met My Husband 5 Months After Rehab

One of the most common pieces of advice in recovery is simple: don't date during your first year sober. I didn't follow that advice. Five months after leaving rehab, I met the man who would eventually become my husband. In this episode, I share the story of how we met, what my life looked like at the time, and why this experience challenged some of my assumptions about healing, relationships, and being "ready" for love. We'll explore an important question that extends far beyond recovery: **What happens when the advice everyone gives you doesn't fit your life?** Whether you're navigating dating, recovery, relationships, or simply trying to figure out which voices to trust, this conversation is about learning the difference between helpful guidance and blindly following rules that may not apply to you. **Topics Covered:** - The myth of being "ready" for love - When relationship advice helps—and when it doesn't - Trusting yourself while remaining accountable - How healing and relationships can sometimes happen together **Work With Me** I provide psychotherapy for residents of California and Florida, coaching worldwide, and in-person sessions in West Hollywood. Learn more: https://www.michaelpezzullo.com/work-with-me