Dating after divorce

After my divorce a good few years ago, I was left wondering what I was going to do with myself. I didn’t know if I wanted to be in a relationship or if I ever wanted to get married again.

I’d been out of the dating game for quite a while and wasn’t feeling all that confident. I’d thought about online dating, but I was often put off by the youthful profile pictures. It seems more and more teenagers nowadays are taking to the internet in a bid to find love.

For those who are a bit older, the internet can be pretty a daunting place to meet someone. However there are www.maturitydating.co.uk such as maturity dating which are aimed at those over 50.

I guess I was quite lucky after my divorce. I met my now wife pretty quickly and two kids later we’re still as happy, if not happier, than on the day we first met.

However, not everyone is as lucky so here are a few tips for dating after divorce:

Be sociable – Don’t be afraid to go out to new places and meet new people. I guess it’s kind of like that film, Yes Man, starring Jim Carey. It may be scary, but saying yes to opportunities you’d usually say no too, you can discover a whole new world and new people

Start small – Maybe just go to the local pub with a few friends to get your confidence back. When you’re feeling more confident you can start going to new places

Don’t talk divorce or past relationships – These really are passion killers! Keep the conversation light. Talk about hobbies, what you like doing, places you like going etc

Relax – This is the biggest tip ever! Don’t stress! Take a breath and go for it! Think about what you’re saying, come across confident, but not too confident and don’t waffle! Stay coherent!

Do you have any tips for dating after divorce?