5 Things to Consider Before Dating Again After a Long-Term Marriage

Are you thinking about dating again after a long-term marriage? Are you newly divorced and eager to get out there into the world of dating?

Is the idea of doing so incredibly scary?

For me, and for many of my clients, the idea of dating after divorce was very intimidating but we did so nonetheless, eager to find love again. And many of us did find that love and you can too!

The key to finding that love is going into dating consciously so that you can do things differently this time round and find the person, and the relationship, you seek.

#1 — Take your time.

Many people who are interested in dating again after a long-term marriage jump in too quickly. I know that you are probably feeling lonely and scared that you’ll never find someone to love but rushing into it, just like rushing into anything, can lead to failure and heartbreak.

A general rule of thumb for someone for when to get into a new relationship is two years after the divorce is final. This doesn’t mean you can’t start dating before that, but getting into a new relationship is not a wise move.

For those of us who have been divorced for a while, when we encounter someone who is newly separated or still…