Here are some tips in getting back in the dating scene after divorce.
Make sure you are ready. Do not rush and make sure that you have given yourself enough time to heal from the pain of divorce. It is not wise to jump right back in the dating scene not knowing if you are really ready to date again. Do not give in from the pressure of people around you telling you to date again. You have to feel it within yourself that you are ready. Before getting back in the dating scene after divorce, you have to be emotionally stable and mentally ready to date again and enter a new relationship.
Make a decision to move on. If you feel that you are ready to date again, make a decision to move on. Do not let the past interfere with your present and your future. Getting back in the dating scene after divorce can be hard if you will not make a decision to move on. Leave the past behind and move forward with your life. You’ve learned from your mistakes and you deserve a second chance at love.
Improve your looks. In getting back in the dating scene after divorce, you cannot avoid upgrading your looks. Let’s face it, you’ve been out of the dating market for so long and you’ve been through the hell of divorce. You’ve been through a lot and your looks may not be the same as it used to be when you were younger. You have to look at the mirror and to see what you need to upgrade. Do you need a new hair style? Do you need a new set of wardrobe? When was the last time you went to a salon or bought new clothes? Improving your looks doesn’t have to be costly, you just have to be realistic that you need to spend a little more to look good. Improving your looks doesn’t mean you are changing who you are but you are just transforming to a better version of yourself. You will be more confident to go out on a date if you are happy with your looks and you know that you look great.
Be more interesting. In getting back in the dating scene after divorce, you have to capture the interest of men. Most men are attracted to women who are interesting. Learn new things to be more interesting. Perhaps your married life before prevented you from pursuing something that you are interested in like photography, arts, learning a musical instrument etc. Now is the perfect time to get yourself busy with photography class, art class or guitar lessons. People who have skills and creative are more interesting. But of course you have to make sure that you really enjoy doing those things because nothing is more attractive than a woman who enjoys what she’s doing.
Go out. If you want to date again but you still spend day-offs and weekends at home, nothing will change. Good things will not start happening unless you go out and be visible again. Meet your friends again and go out. By being visible again outside, it is an announcement that you are on the market again and ready to date.
Be clear with what you want. Do you want a serious relationship or do you want to just date and hang out? Getting back in the dating scene after divorce can be easier if you know what you want. It is also fair to the other person to know what to expect. Knowing what you want will also help you find the kind of guy you are looking for a date.
Do not be judgmental. If you saw something quite familiar that reminds you of your ex, avoid being judgmental. Avoid comparing your date from your ex-husband. Give your date a chance for you to know him better. Be open-minded and remember that no two individuals are the same and every person is different.
Do not be too hard on yourself. Going on a date for the first time again after a really long time can be scary. You do not know how the dating rules have changed and you do not know how it is to go out again with a guy. Do not let those fears and worries over-empower you. Getting back in the dating scene after divorce doesn’t mean you have to try so hard. Do not be too hard on yourself, just be yourself and enjoy the date. So what if it is not a perfect date, no date is perfect anyway. Just enjoy the moment and treat every date as a learning process that will help you get comfortable again in the dating scene.
Divorce can make you think that something is not right with you. The thing is, nothing is wrong with you and you are not alone. There are many women who are on the same situation and making a life after divorce.
