How to Navigate Dating After Divorce: A Guide for Women Over 40
After my divorce, I was told I needed to wait a year for every 3 years I was married to heal "properly" before dating (that would have been 6 years!)
Thank God I didn't listen to that nonsense.
And you don't have to either.
When Am I Ready to Date Again?
If you find yourself endlessly getting ready to be ready to do the thing, this is for you.
You don't need to wait until you "have it all together" to create your own extraordinary life after divorce.
And you definitely don't need to wait for the perfect time to meet your partner and create an extraordinary love after dating again.
All you need is to raise your hand and decide that you're READY.
And be done putting off what you want into the black hole of some future date.
Moving Beyond Dating Hesitation
You can leave survival/hiding mode behind and lean into your potential for the life you've always known was possible for you.
You can let go of the relationship patterns that keep you attracting low-effort men and unavailable partners.
You can let the good in, let the stress go and learn to receive support from safe people.
Dating Questions to Ask Yourself
Before jumping into the dating pool, ask yourself:
What am I truly looking for in a relationship now?
What dating red flags did I miss before that I should watch for now?
How will I recognize quality partners versus low-effort men?
What boundaries do I need to establish in my dating life?
Creating Your Best Dating Life After Divorce
You can do work you love with people you enjoy.
You can let your ambitious side out of the closet and go for it.
You can get healthy, make new friends, change how you parent.
You can successfully navigate dating after divorce and find a healthy long-term relationship.
It starts with deciding what you want and deciding that you're ready to make it happen.
Dating Successfully After 40
Yes, you might need to learn some things like how to:
💛 Get out of Survival Mode 💛 Change old dating habits and patterns 💛 Find the time for meaningful dating connections 💛 Stop overthinking and talking yourself out of your dating goals 💛 Step out with confidence into the dating world 💛 Take Action when you meet someone promising 💛 Work through all the feelings dating brings up 💛 Stick with it even when dating gets challenging 💛 Build a relationship that truly fulfills you
You won't lean into the action until you've made a solid internal commitment to make the change.
When you're truly committed to finding love after divorce, you feel the conviction on your inside.
You know that you're done settling for low-effort men and you're doing the thing no matter what.
You see yourself and your dating future differently and you stop letting your past relationships hold you back.