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LoginA fairly major change for a person who has made the decision to divorce their spouse is the fact that they can start dating other people. The divorce process can be stressful and trying for those involved and any other changes can further impact your life. It is therefore important to consider both the positive and negative impacts of dating while you are going through a divorce. Dating can be a good distraction from stressful divorce proceedings and can offer you some respite during what is understandably an emotional process. It can allow you to get back into dating to test out the waters of the freedom that you will soon regain.
The waiting time differs for everyone, and knowing how to approach dating can help. Going through a divorce is one of the hardest experiences you can go through. With years of inexperience, it can be scary to start dating again. But everyone approaches dating differently after divorce. Doing so can also make it easier for you to follow your gut and listen to your instincts. Your instincts are helpful because they let you know when something feels off. Even if you want to dedicate your time and energy to another person, you should consider your personal growth first.
Add to that the sheer trauma of untying the knot. One client of mine compared his divorce to the death of a loved one because he not only lost a close relationship, but it also impacted his family connections in profound, painful ways. Divorce is a singularly traumatizing experience.
The divorce process can be long, and naturally you may be ready to move on before the judgement is signed. Often times the relationship was over long before the divorce was filed and the parties wonder if dating during divorce is a good idea. It can further fuel the anger of the former spouse, which can make the divorce process more difficult emotionally. They may refuse to cooperate, alienate the children, or take other steps to further delay the proceedings. Dating during divorce is even more complicated when young children are involved.
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6/28/2024
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