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Let’s face it: dating is hard at any age. But jumping back into the dating pool after a divorce can be intimidating, overwhelming, and just plain scary.
But, it can also be fun and exciting, especially when you’re equipped with the right tools and coping skills. Read on to learn how to get back out there after your divorce!
1. Be Honest With Yourself And Slow Down
It can be tempting to dive into Tinder or Bumble straight after your divorce, but the truth is you’ve just been through a massive emotional ordeal (even if the divorce was amicable).
In most cases, being with another person for so long naturally led to you compromising some of your personal identity, and you may have forgotten what it is like to just be you, independent of a relationship.
Even if you’re nervous about being single, it’s important that you get reacquainted with yourself for your own well-being but also for the wellbeing of your next relationship. Make sure you take the time to get to know yourself again, about what you need in a relationship, about what you learned from your past relationship.
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2. Be Patient With Online Dating
Online dating is….interesting. Some people love it, other people hate it, usually people have mixed experiences.
When it comes to online dating, be prepared to be patient. It might take a while to sift through all of the weird requests (get ready for a lot of cringe-y threesome requests), but for the most part it can be a great way to meet people if you’re patient enough.
Also, a lot of scammers prey on people through online dating, so make sure that you know the warning signs if something seems a little off.
3. Set Healthy Expectations
Instead of looking at dating again as “starting over” or as a way to find your next long-term relationship, look at dating again as an adventure where you’re connecting with another woman.
“You don’t have to enter into a date assuming you’ll get married,” says Amy Morin, LCSW, author of 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do. “Instead, you can look at it as an experience to learn more about yourself and the new life you’re creating for yourself moving forward.”
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