how soon should you date after divorce?
2006-06-14 20:08:12 · 7 answers · asked by ehsan a 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
That depends on you. Sometimes it is good to go out with the opposite sex for fun, but serious caution must be kept in doing so.
You should not rush into anything no matter how good it feels, because most likely those good feelings are from the void being filled that you feel from the divorce.
Here is a good indicator as to when you are ready to date seriously: when you don't feel a strong desire to talk about your feelings or thoughts about your ex, the divorce, and so on.
You have to get back to that place where you are happy being you, and a single you. When you are married or with someone for a long time, you get used to having someone there, so you no longer exist as a separate independent person. It takes time to reach that place where you are happy and independent again.
Take your time. There is no hurry. In the meantime, have some fun going out on dates: just don't use the other person, or play games with their heart.
2006-06-14 20:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by phyziczteacher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on when you are ready. If there are kids involved, you really need to take a break and handle the issues at hand. Overall, I would not race into dating until the divorce issues are worked out and make sure you have final divorce papers in your hand so you can't be accused of adultery! That can play into divorce settlements and make it sticky!
2006-06-14 20:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by Jules 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever you feel you are ready. I would suggest to wait until after the divorce is final before starting anything serious with any one person. and if there are kids in the picture, don't introduce them to the new person until you are sure that there is going to be a serious commitment. It is was confusing for the kids, unless you have older kids (over age 16).
2006-06-14 21:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by Someonesmommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say wait at least six months to a year and maybe even longer. Take it slow and do not be in any hurry. You need to heal and get past the pain the divorce and past relationshp first.
2006-06-15 01:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's up to your mood,the kind of persons that you'll meet,how much you have overcome the divorce....
many things! for you maybe the right time is after lots of months,for another person maybe it's after years! you never know when you are ready!
2006-06-14 20:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by tttpsunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feel comfortable enough to date again.
There's no specific time period.
Everyone is different.
Don't rush things by thinking you need to go and date right away.
Take it easy.
2006-06-14 20:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by chia_vampire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as i find my kind of girl
2006-06-14 23:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by Leonardo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋