5 Simple Tips To Make Dating After Divorce Much Easier

Divorce is one of the most stressful events we go through in our life, and many of us feel that it is difficult to think about finding happiness with a new person. But once you’re ready, these five tips will make dating after divorce much easier.

Dedicate time to improve your appearance

Remember that your external appearance is one of the key factors contributing to make the first impression with your potential date. While we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, what matters most is that you feel confident about the way you look after going through a traumatic event in your life. Also, investing more in your appearance is an act of self-love showing that you completely move on and get ready to start a new relationship.

So, if you haven't updated your wardrobe for a long time and you are still wearing the same hair since you got married, now it’s time to re-invent yourself. Just go out and buy yourself some fabulous outfits that reflect your persona. By the way, get a new haircut and fragrance to enhance your confidence and charisma. The point here is doing what makes you feel good inside and it will reflect on the outside too.

Additionally, according to some studies, there is a connection between your behavior and your appearance; therefore, a right attitude will support you in your willingness to take chances, your ability to persuade and ultimately persevere in the face of rejection.

Practice with a mirror giving a reason why you are newly single

When you go on a date, these questions like, “Did someone lie, cheat, mismanage money, wrapped up in the children, or get bored?” often running through your potential date’s mind and they will judge who you are basing on your answer. If your response sounds heartbroken, blameful or angry, it immediately made them think that you are not actually over your ex. Therefore, it's important to practice in front of a mirror with a mature answer showing a positive and respectful outlook on life lessons.

Give online dating a try

A survey shows that almost 19% of brides reported meeting their significant other through online dating or social media sites. And all you have to do is making use of the advanced and accessible technology to find a suitable dating platform for you.

The next thing is dedicating your time to create a perfect profile because everything about your personality will shine through it. Also, upload some great pictures of yourself to make it more impressive and interesting. Remember that children, group photos, blurry or outdated pictures should never be included in your profile. After that, just sit back and wait until your inbox is full of exciting dating offers.

Be honest with your ex-spouse

Don’t try to keep a secret about you're seeing someone new just to protect your ex’s feeling because the truth will eventually come out and your ex will be left heartbroken even more. Instead, your transparency might give them the closure they need or even motivate them to move on as well as go on a date. Also, if you and your ex-spouse have children together, you should make a plan for when and how new partners will be introduced to the kids.

Know what's best for yourself

Bear in mind that you don’t have to enter into a date assuming you will get married right away. Instead, enjoy your new-found freedom since there is an entire world of new faces and personalities out there waiting for you to explore. Treating yourself for a date or hanging out with close friends will put you in a better mood.

Also, it is true that many divorcees jump immediately into one relationship and end up making the same mistakes all over again. To avoid this, you should look back at what worked and didn’t work in the past and then identify the goals. Besides, be careful to avoid making a false sense of attachment based on sex, which is a result of high levels of oxytocin for female and male after an orgasm. Also, even if you're not accustomed to using contraceptives, bringing them into your love life is a good way to protect the health of yours and your new partners.