If you are over 40 - divorced after years of marriage, please explain your experiences in returning to the dating experience. I mean, is it awkward? Is it worth it after all this time? Any bad experiences because of age? I know 40 isn't old......I'm over it myself.
2006-06-27 01:01:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I divorced at 43 after nearly 20 years of marriage. It is very awkward at first. If you're not happy in your marriage then you should move on with your life. You will go through a range of emotions including anger, failure and sadness to name a few. See what's out there, don't look for someone right away, get in touch with who you are and what you want in life. Best of luck to you.
2006-06-27 08:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Phillip B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
almost there but not qute but should imagine returning to such a scene after all these yrs would be a bit scary. ask others what is "in" so to speak. Get out and meet people not so much to partner up but to have friends around you and go from there. Too much focus on forming a relationship will allow good friendship opportunities to pass you by. If by chance a relationship does form from these friendships then that is a bonus because friendship forms the foundation of a relationship. So make sure you get to go out with friends etc or join a group etc make sure you arent alone too much to dwell on your separation and new status and get out and enjoy life. Life is meant to be starting at forty you are already there so catch up have fun and enjoy! Ps remember the safe sex motto should you choose to enter that phase in a realtionship!
2006-06-27 01:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first it isn't easy, you have to make new single friends and start going out again. One hint...be very careful of how you dress. You can give men the wrong idea from the start if you dress too sexy. It is worth it though it may not seem so in the beginning. You will have some bad experiences and some good. Good luck!
2006-06-27 01:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by ctryhnny04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 41 it's not bad. However wished I had passed this stage and was back with a family, miss it. And hollow, I am in the prime of my life so we know 40 isn't old.
2006-06-27 02:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by batista 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the biggest problems with dating after 30, is that people in that age group, or older will all have "baggage" of some sort. It is NOT like starting out with someone fresh off the shelf. Many good and loving relationship have come about even with people in their geriatric years, but you have to proceed with caution, like I said, older people carry a lot of "baggage" from the past.
2006-06-27 01:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 40 and recently divorced. U should find a lady not very younger than you and do not do silly behaviour. You find a good one if you go in correct way.
2006-06-27 01:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by manalonedubai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be very careful and take everything that you have not liked in past relationships. Everything that you loved...and you will know who you are looking for. At 41 I have found the love of my life. Good luck and God bless you!
2006-06-27 01:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by WorriedGrandma 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any harm in dating at 40
provided your partner should be very near to in age like late thirties or early forties,
It will have a mutual understanding
between both of them
2006-06-27 01:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by Afriend 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is awkward I am 44 and hate it and love it at times just try to make the most of it
2006-06-27 01:07:48 · answer #9 · answered by catfan99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no about starting over
try yahoo matches match .com or e-harmony u might receive a blessing
beening without your male counterpart is boring
2006-06-28 01:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by of coures its french 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋