Dating sober might sound terrifying to some, but this rising trend is on the up for a reason. Founder of the Smart Dating Academy, Bela Gandhi, walks us through the benefits of being sober and some ways to navigate the transition. While it might be easier to grab a glass to take the edge off, she unpacks some of the problems and traps of relying on substances for those key, connective moments, celebrating either way, that it’s a conscious choice. Brought to you by La Vette - an intentional dating platform for self-aware singles. Apply now and try your first month free: https://portal.lavette.love/ About Bela: Bela Gandhi is a dating/relationship expert, founder of Smart Dating Academy and has been featured on most national/local media outlets including Good Morning America, Steve Harvey, the Today Show, Kelly Clarkson, Access, ABC, NBC, Fox, and more. She launched her Smart Dating Academy in 2009. Smart Dating Academy has quickly become one of the nation's top date coaching firms - and teaches busy, successful professionals to jump start their dating lives successfully. Smart Dating Academy is described by its clients as “like going to Harvard Business School, but for dating and relationships.”  SDA’s coaches become personal trainers for their clients’ love lives – helping them to navigate the ever-changing world of online & in-person dating.  The SDA coaching program is results-oriented and fun - which helps you to clarify who is right for you, stop old dating patterns, and use technology the RIGHT way. Clients become positive and enthusiastic about dating / relationships again and find love!  Bela attends more weddings than she can count and she “loves love”. Follow her on instagram: @smartdatingacademy Join their free newsletter: www.smartdatingacademy.com