Originally Posted by SallyRand

Just because the women have degrees does not mean that they can escape their biology and inherent makeup.

They perceive you as "broken" and are caretaking; "mothering" you, if you will. They are being "helpers".

Remember that the path from "Helper" to "Enabler" is a short one.

You have on this board indicated that you believe that you have a serious problem with alsohol but that you are trying to stop. Since you believe that you have a problem, you most likely do and should therefore continue your efforts to get the problem under control but no not deceive yourself into thinking that anything long-term or really meaningful will come from any of these "helping" relationships with "degreed" women. Such relatioinships are good for a few rolls in the hay but can in themselves be damaging to you and this is after all, about you.

Having recently come off alcohol, you need to get your feet on the ground before you can enter into any sort of "real" relationship and a helthy one at that or you will right back sucking at the tap in short order. Enjoy the sex and the fun but do not let those things take precedence over your own well-being.

Although I abhor 12-Step programs the idea of "taking it easy" is a good one, so take it easy and take care of yourself.