Saturday, March 14, 2009

How To Get Back In The Saddle: Dating After A Divorce

By Joseph Matthews

Divorces can be brutal, nasty encounters for many men. They can be painful, and if you are lucky, they can just be for the best.

But a man must always focus on keeping his life moving, and who you are going through life with is always a part. You can never let a divorce give you the perception that you won't find a good woman out there.

After all - there ARE still great women out there waiting to be found!

And the best way to recover from a divorce is to go out and start meeting as many women as you possibly can.

This can be hard for guys getting over a marriage - especially if it was a long one and/or you have kids.

After being with someone for a long time, you might be intimidated to go out and try and find another woman. You've been out of the dating scene for a while. You're older and you don't feel as attractive as you once were. You're afraid about what might be in store for you.

Well, don't worry. Getting back into dating is easier than you think.

First of all - don't allow your age to be a factor in your dating. If you're an older guy, the only person that can really affect is you and your mindset.

Don't think of your age as a disadvantage. Look at it positively - an older guy is better established, and hence a better provider most of the time. You also have experience to boot.

And hey, if she takes issue with your age, just reassure her that you won't hold her youth or inexperience against her!

You gotta understand that you can start meeting women in your day to day life as well. A bar or club scene was fun when you were younger, but now you might feel out of place. So? You can meet women all over the place. Out shopping, on a walk down the beach, or at a coffee shop.

If you're still a little intimidated about dating again, you can start breaking yourself back into the game by going on online dating sites to meet some women.

Typically, online dating sites are great places to start dating again because all the women on there WANT to meet someone, and you tend to get lots of women who are also divorced or have children, so they can relate to where you are coming from.

When dealing with a situation where you have children, and feel the need to date again, don't be afraid to do so. You're not betraying anyone by trying to be happy. But you do have to take your children into account when you're dating.

Be upfront with the women you date that you have children. Most women will be okay with it. Some won't. But it's best you find out early on.

Don't talk about your feelings for your ex-wife, no matter how bitter you are or how much you might dislike her. How a guy talks about his ex's reflect to other women how you might talk about them.

Be sure to be positive about your former wife, and let the women you're dating know you wish her the best.

Don't feel the need to flaunt your wealth or career success in front of the women you date. It won't impress them. Show it with your actions instead of telling them with your words. Be generous by picking up the tab for dinner without asking, or brush it off by saying you "do well" until she inquires further.

If you show a real interest in her and what she's all about, you'll go much further. She'll be reassured by the fact that you are actually into HER and not just interested in sex. And getting to know the person is what will make a great relationship. - 15437

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