Dating Tips for Divorcees
This is the part everyone wants to skip. Don't.
Before you even think about downloading an app, you need to do some internal housekeeping. It’s about healing and getting your confidence back, which is the only way you'll have any luck finding something good. You might think you want to find love after divorce right away, especially if you're getting divorced in your 40s and feel like you're running out of time. But… slowing down is how you get to be happily remarried someday.
Pump the Brakes, Seriously
The urge to fill the empty space is strong. Resist it. You need time to just... be. A poll by a legal services website showed that while some people jump back in after a few months, a bunch of people wait a year or more. There is no magic timeline... so give yourself a break. The goal isn't to get into a relationship the fastest, it's to get into the right one.
Remember Who You Were Before "We"?
For years, you were part of a couple. What did you even like to do? It's time to find out again. Rekindle old hobbies, find new ones. Get comfortable with your own company. This is extra tricky if you're managing a single parent hookup where your time is not your own, but it's critical. You have to be a whole person before you can be a good partner to someone else. What did you enjoy before marriage... start there.
Getting Your Swagger Back
Your self-esteem probably took a beating. That's normal. Now's the time to rebuild it from the ground up. Not with empty affirmations, but with action. Accomplish small goals. Get into a routine that makes you feel good.
"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude." — Oprah Winfrey.
This new confidence is what you'll use to build a dating profile that isn't just a sad list of what you don't want, but a genuine picture of who you are now.
Your Phone Is Your New Wingman
For many divorced women and men, online dating is a whole new, weird universe. However, it’s the primary way people meet now, so you have to learn how to make it work for you. It's a tool, nothing more... a way to start dating again and maybe, just maybe, find love after divorce without having to hang out at loud bars every weekend.
A Rise in Divorced Dating App Users
Divorce is evolving, and today, nearly 50% of all couples in the United States will end in divorce or separation. Single dads and single moms are realizing that there’s more to life than their previous partners.
Online dating after divorce is possible with the right app. That right app means somewhere where dating a divorced woman is normalized, not stigmatized.
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San Diego
Always up for a sunrise hike or spontaneous road trip. Looking for a partner who loves adventures and fresh coffee.
Interests
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚗 Road Trips
- ☕ Coffee
Dallas
Tech nerd by day, foodie by night. I enjoy exploring new cuisines, playing chess, and geeking out over sci-fi movies.
Interests
- 👨💻 Tech
- 🍜 Foodie
- ♟️ Chess
- 🎬 Sci-Fi Movies
Miami
Passionate about art and travel. Let's talk about the books that changed your mind or your favorite city escape.
Interests
- 🎨 Art
- ✈️ Travel
- 📚 Reading
- 🌆 City Walks
Chicago
I love live music, early morning runs, and discovering hidden gems in the city. Let’s create our playlist together!
Interests
- 🎵 Live Music
- 🏃♂️ Running
- 🏙️ Urban Exploring
Denver
I’m a mountain girl at heart, happiest on the trail or curled up with a mystery novel and hot chocolate.
Interests
- 🥾 Hiking
- 📚 Mystery Books
- 🏔️ Mountains
- ☕ Hot Chocolate
Seattle
Creative soul who enjoys photography and indie music. If you love coffee shops and rainy days, we’ll get along.
Interests
- 📸 Photography
- 🎶 Indie Music
- ☕ Coffee Shops
- 🌧️ Rainy Days
Boston
Fitness junkie, dog lover, and brunch enthusiast. I believe in Sunday pancakes and spontaneous beach trips.
Interests
- 🐶 Dogs
- 🏋️♀️ Fitness
- 🥞 Brunch
- 🏖️ Beach
Atlanta
Food and wine are my love languages. Let’s swap recipes or discover new restaurants around town together!
Interests
- 🍷 Wine
- 🍝 Cooking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Phoenix
Laughs easily, loves kids and animals, and enjoys long bike rides at sunset. Looking for someone real and kind.
Interests
- 🚴♀️ Biking
- 😂 Comedy
- 🐱 Animals
Portland
Yoga teacher and eco-friendly living fan. Into healthy cooking, meditation, and lazy Sundays with good conversation.
Interests
- 🧘♀️ Yoga
- 🥗 Healthy Cooking
- 🧘♂️ Meditation