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.
