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No matter how amicable, a divorce can really affect the way a person feels about themselves. Sometimes self worth is low and there is no confidence that he or she can attract another mate. Often they have been out of the dating pool for a number of years and just the thought of re-entering it brings on anxiety and fear.
They are not alone in these feelings. Most divorced people go through the same emotions when it comes time to think about dating once again. The world has probably changed a lot since they have been out there and they assume they are not as young as many of the singles out there.
The divorce rate is quite high, so people that think they have limited options when it comes to matchmaking will be pleasantly surprised to know there is a huge pool of potential candidates that want to begin dating again too.
When to Put Yourself Out There
This is entirely up to the individual as to when they are ready to once again look for love. Some have had a nasty split up and decide to wait before putting themselves back out there, others have reached a point where they have accepted the break up and are ready to move on. There is no right answer for when to seek out romance. When they feel the time is right, that is when they should begin to take steps to start meeting other singles for more than just friendship.
What Not to Do When Beginning Dating
It may be tempting for the newly single person to vent about how bad their spouse was and how awful the divorce, but not everyone wants to hear about it especially when they are first getting to know the other person. Leave out the gory details and just touch upon the subject until the relationship is on firmer footing.
All should remember that they are on a date and not going into a therapy session. The date should be a relaxed and friendly get together without too much heavy conversation bogging down the fun. Never try to analyze the other person and tell them where they went wrong. Let them deal with their own issues in the therapist's office as anyone else should as well.
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