Dating After Divorce

Dating After Divorce

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Before stepping back into dating, you may want to ensure you do not have feelings for your ex. Take your time to accept the negative emotions that come with divorce to get over them and restore your emotional well-being. If you cannot deal with the emotions on your own, I strongly suggest seeking help from a credentialled therapist or counselor.

Know Your Contribution to the Breakup

While it seems okay to engage in a relationship right after a divorce, you are more likely to repeat the mistakes that led to the death of your past relationship. As a relationship expert, I advise you to take time and analyze your past relationship. This will help you know your contribution to the breakup. Once you know that, you can avoid the mistakes in your new relationship.

Be Ready For any “Type”

Meaningful connections can come from people you never thought were your “type” before. For this reason, don’t turn down dates because the other person has different core values.

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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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