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How do you get back to the dating life?

After nearly 10 years of being with my significant other. We decided it was best to go our separate ways. We are now divorced. My question is....how do I get back into the dating world? What are good dating websites? What are y'alls experience with these websites? Thanks
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This is what I suggest. Wait for a period of time after you are divorced. It is a time to grieve and to mourn. I feel for you as I was in a long-term relationship and then I divorced. I first took some time to enjoy my freedom. It was a horrendous marriage too. Then I started looking around. I checked out several websites. I really didn't find anyone suitable. I found either the men were unrealistic in what they wanted ie one wanted love at first sight and another had a hot car-there was no spark between us and another brought me stinking lilies and was very effeminate. I never did find a decent website. I had my eye upon I think it was match.com or the one for people over 50. Then I met my ex-partner on another website. I would think carefully and find a reputable site. Maybe that one where you answer a billion questions and find someone who is similar to you. Harmony? Pursue your hobbies. That is where you will find single, available people. Try something you already enjoy or try something you have always been interested in. I am sure you will find someone as you are young and seem open-minded. Watch out too as many websites are just meat markets with you being the meat! Many people these days seem to think freedom means sex on the first date. That's fine if that is your mentality, but I think that sex on the first date likely means no second date. Keep your standards. Have fun. Be safe. And all the stuff that goes with it like meet in a public place, tell someone where you are going, have a phone buddy, etc. Good luck.
delissasheart · 31-35, F
@PoetryNEmotion I'm going on 4 months being divorced. I think I will be wiser on choosing someone to date. I know what I want, I know that I can't always get what I want. I am always open to change. I am ready for this new chapter in my life. I'm glad I walked out when I did. Thanks so much for the tips. Xoxoxo Delissa
@delissasheart See? You are a smart, modern woman. Know what you want. Do not compromise. And never settle. You have decades to live. And I love the open-minded part too. Sounds like the right choice for you. You are most welcome. Be prepared for quite an adventure. xxx
delissasheart · 31-35, F
I am excited for this new adventure 😍 Have a good day.
@delissasheart Nice name. You too, hon. :)
newgirl · 56-60, F
@PoetryNEmotion I had to laugh when I read this. Couldn't agree more. The men that are desperate to find love and just want to find anyone to love. Professing their love after a couple dates. Being desperate is not attractive. I am dating someone now that I'm happy with. But, went through a lot of horrible first dates before him.