Dating After Divorce

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I myself, use to be guilty of this. I know a lot of other women that also just as guilty. Sometimes I think women don't want to see who he really is, so they constantly either justify or make excuses for what he is saying and doing. After all if she really accepted who he was, would she still be with him, maybe not. I believe women try to protect what they have, even if what they have isn't so hot. I thought we could look at some of the more popular excuses women make for men. He Didn't Mean it That Way- This is my absolute favorite one, and one that I hear much too often. Sometimes when a couple is around other people, the man might say something embarrassing, or insulting. Right away super woman comes to the rescue. After seeing the reaction …show more content…

But it doesn't have to be that way. Dating can be fun, adventurous and exciting. It can be a new beginning and a way of getting closure for a way of life that has ended. The five tips below on how to start dating again after divorce can be used as a guide if you do wish to take those steps towards finding somebody with which you can be happy. Step 1 - Take a personal inventory. The very first thing you need to do after getting divorced is to take a personal inventory. This means taking a hard look at not just your physical self but your emotional one as well. Not everyone is ready to jump into dating after divorce. You need to think about what dating entails and whether you are up to the task. If not, don't feel bad about focusing on other things such as personal growth. But if you are, consider yourself as others might see you, both inside and out. Do you like what you see? Do think others might? If not, you might want to work on some things before getting into dating, but if so, then go ahead and go for it. Step 2 - Decide what you want. If you decide after a personal inventory that you do want to get out and date, you first need to think about what it is you want out of a dating experience. Some people simply want to have fun. Others want to find something meaningful. Others still might want something completely different. The trick is to decide for yourself what you want so that when it comes time to go on some dates, you'll know what is right for you and what isn't. Step 3 - Choose a plan of attack. Once you decide what you want and are ready to get to the dating already, you need to formulate some sort of plan as to how you want to go about getting dates. Some people may need no assistance, others may need to be nudged and guided. If you are the sociable sort and don't feel the need for any sort of plan, then just go ahead on and jump in. If on the

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