Divorces are tough, but eventually you’re going to want to get back into the dating scene. Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult experiences you’ll face in life. Many recent divorcees, used to the idea of being in a long-term relationship, immediately start thinking about how they’ll ever get back into the dating game. It’s not a transition that comes … [Read more...]
Dating After Divorce: You Never Forget How To Date
We're hard-wired for companionship so it's only natural at some point to start thinking about dating after divorce. Depending on how long it's been since you dated or even how competent you felt dating, you could well be asking your friends for advice on how to date. My current guest, Bill was in his early fifties when his marriage ended about two years ago. He didn't find … [Read more...]
Should I Use Online Dating After My Divorce?
Getting back to the dating game after going through a divorce can be mentally and emotionally exhausting, and it's not uncommon to wonder, "Should I use online dating after my divorce?" My answer is, a resounding yes! Online dating is a great option for new divorcees and here's why: Divorce is one of the toughest experiences to go through, and when all’s said and done, you … [Read more...]
Planning Your Wedding, Second Time Around
Planning a wedding is exciting! And with a second wedding you may better equipped to make it more about what you want than your parents' expectations or social norms. My current guest, Kyle Bradford has been divorced now for nine years. He's been dating the Queen for five years and they are now engaged to be married with a wedding planned for next year. As Kyle explains, with … [Read more...]
Are You Rushing Into Remarriage?
The divorce rate for second marriages is between 60 - 67 percent. That's significantly higher than the rate for first marriages which is between 41-50 percent. Given the complexities of blending two families, I don't find that surprising. What I do find surprising is that of people who do remarry, most of them wait just three and half years between their first and second … [Read more...]