Below is a summarized version of my blog post first dates after divorce. See the full article here:
- Don’t Feel The Need To Rush Into It: Take time to grieve and heal post-divorce. Don't rush back into dating until you're truly ready.
- Don’t Feel Like a Failure: Embrace your growth. Walking away from something that isn't right is a sign of courage and strength.
- Don’t Make The Focus Of Your Dating Life Your Divorce: Avoid discussing your ex extensively on first dates. Keep past relationship talks brief and move forward.
- Make Sure Your Divorce Is Final Before Dating Again: Ensure emotional closure and avoid potential legal complications by waiting until your divorce is finalized.
- Know What To Look For In a Person: Reflect on past lessons and seek compatibility in values, interests, and life goals.
- Keep The Conversation Balanced: Engage in mutual dialogue. It's a conversation, not an interrogation.
- Try and Reimagine What a Healthy Relationship Is: Prioritize trust, communication, mutual respect, and emotional safety.
- Keep Your First Dates Short And Sweet: Aim for about 90 minutes to keep things light and pressure-free.
- Remember That Not Every Date Will Be Successful: It's okay if the first date or even the next few aren't perfect. It's all part of the journey.
- Best Places For a First Date Post-Divorce: Opt for casual settings like coffee shops or bars to keep the atmosphere relaxed.
