After a separation or divorce, it's fairly common for your social scene to be affected. You may feel uncomfortable in a social setting without "your other". Friends may choose sides, resulting in a loss of your social circle. As well, dating after divorce or separation may be awkward, particularly if your relationship was long-term. Furthermore, dating as a single parent presents unique challenges. In view of these facts, we've included articles to help you navigate your way through your new social scene, such as Are you Ready for a New Man, and also The Divorcee Guide: How to Attract Mr. Right.
"Why do I stress a man when there's so many better things at hand..." --Amy Winehouse, Tears Dry on Their Own
In a club in Shanghai, I met a girl from London who knew Amy Winehouse: "She used to be my friend when she was fat. She was really nice back then. Then she got skinny and famous, and now she's a bitch." Regardless of Ms. Winehouse's personality flaws, I think she hits on some good points in her song lyrics.
I see many young, idealistic people rushing into marriage and becoming sorely disappointed once the infatuation has died and they have settled into their daily routines. They find out that their ideal mate actually has an annoying nail-biting habit, and maybe a strange obsession with keeping trash cans clean, or using their shoes as a savings account - rather than the bank (true story, I'm not making this up).
Are You Date-Ready?
Your divorce is final and you are considering taking a dip back into the singles scene but you’re not sure if you are ready to date again. Take our quiz below and evaluate your score to see if you are indeed “date-ready”.