The dating world has changed immensely even over the last
few years with the emergence of dating apps that have brought online dating to
the mainstream. This can be a difficult place to navigate especially if you
have been in a long term relationship. Divorce is far more common than many
people think so do not think you are somehow unworthy just because a
relationship failed. Often times relationships fail due to issues on both sides
rather than a breakup being one sided. The following are tips for dating after
you have been recently divorced.

Try Online Dating

Online dating allows for people to start talking to people
that they might be interested in without any of the commitment. The first few
months after you have decided to start dating might just be flirting on Tinder
with people you find attractive. You need to find a site that has your best
interests and goals in mind as some apps or websites are more for casual dating
than potential long term relationships. There is almost a dating site for
people with all interests from farmers to faith based websites. The most
important thing that you need to keep in mind is that of staying safe. Whether
you are male or female you can unknowingly put yourself in some type of danger
with someone you meet online. Robberies have been staged and people have lost
their lives meeting up with the wrong people in a discreet location. Meet in
public for the first few dates and communicate through the app as the last
thing you want is a person that continually calls asking why you were not
interested.

Set Your Deal Breakers

You do not want to waste your time by going on dates with
people that you simply have no interest in. Most people turn to dating apps due
to their personal or professional life being extremely busy. Set your deal
breakers for people that you will and will not go on dates with. This could be
heights, weights, religions, race, occupation, or anything else as you should
not have to date someone you are not attracted to. People might look at this as
shallow but knowing what you like is neither shallow or mean.

Understand Someone Might Be A “Rebound”

You might find someone that you like and have gone on a few
dates with. The one thing that you need to consider is that you are projecting
positive qualities on the person due to you wanting another relationship
quickly. People can be a “rebound” guy or girl which can a tough situation to
be in but it is reality. You need to be as up front with people as possible so
if they ask if you are looking for something serious, tell them the truth
rather than hurt their feelings later.

As you can see dating has changed quite a bit from getting a
phone number then rushing home to call from a landline. Take your time as
dating can be fun convenient in the age of technology.