I’m curious what people have learned about dating after divorce when there’s children involved.

8 Responses to “To those who have been through divorce, what is your best piece of advice about dating?”

  • Kelly:

    I’m about ready to.. And one thing I won’t do is involve my kids with dating… If I become serious with someone (several months) and he is ‘OK’ to meet my kids, then I will make the effort.. I just don’t want my kids to meet a guy and then never see them again.

  • gahrahstah:

    Don’ts would include not introducing casual dating partners too early to your children, not making ANY dating partner a priority over your children, not bringing another person into the household until you marry them (kids don’t deserve to have a potential parental figure in their life only to be snatched away),

    Do’s would include reassuring your children that they are your top priority, making sure their routines aren’t disrupted, and believing them if they mention anything at all about abuse or inappropriate behavior.

  • Joshua:

    The best answer that I can give is dont rush into another relationship.

  • DK41:

    To keep my children out of my dating life.
    What I mean by that is, I am VERY grateful I never introduced my children to several guys I had dated.

    Tell the dating partners up front I had children and hopefully I need not tell the guy my children come first, if I have to tell a man that I was dating this fact the dating came to an immediate end.

  • free_angel:

    Rule Numero Uno:
    “I might settle for you and then again I might not. It all depends on what you are and have to offer. And keep your mouth shut when it comes to my kids because I WILL go off on you!!”

  • fidalgo:

    It is not easy to getting divorce. It will take many hard steps and feeling guilty to shame and angry. dating is hope to find someone which you did not find in your marriage who can understands you make you smile, happy, enjoy each others company and possibly complete other half which you lost for years ago.

    Dating and meeting men are so difficult and hard to find true gentleman these days. it does not mean that you will not have hard bumps on the road. I would take my time to observe and listen and watch the manners of the person for a long time to introduce to my children. I would be careful to compare former husband to new comers in front of my family and children. I would never complaint the my past experiences to new person. I would be financially safe and secure. I would not accept immediate dinner dates but rather have a lunch dates for a while… and lunch dates will be perfect to find out many things about men. I would not have long distance trips with person which it may backfire at you in the future unless you trust and comfortable, confidence in your heart that he is the person you can have a great chemistry and loving friendship and relationship and love and laughter and smile on your face and heart. I wish that new year bring you and family and children much happiness.. sincerely

  • princy:

    hi,
    dear there are so many singles who are dating after their divorce there on free dating sites like plenty of fish, match and tringuladating, so you can try it there on thease free dating

  • Carol:

    Hi Mary,

    Dating after divorce can be exciting and fun. That’s how you should approach the “dating scene”. Dating should be a refreshing outlet from your everyday norm. However, dating after divorce can be very scary at the same time. With everything going on in the world today, you want to make sure the person (s) you’re dating is of sound mind and are ready to date as well.

    So now, we have children involved, I would make this perfectly clear to the person of interest right from the beginning. Let this person know (make this person understand) that you have other obligations and while you like dating this person, make it clear, right up front, that he/she will not be the center of your life as you have other things in your life that will take precedence. At the same time realizing that you still have to have some “you time” added to the equation as well. I didn’t say is would be easy, I said it could be fun and exciting. :) ) One more piece of advice, do not try to compare your dates to your ex, there’s a reason why he/she is an ex!

    With that being said, go on out there, test the waters, get your feet wet. Keep in mind, no matter how you like this person, you need to stay in control of the situation because dating this person will not be only about you. Remember the children.

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