Saturday, April 24, 2010

Why Dating During Divorce Is Unwise

I always suggest that during and after a divorce a person focuses on themselves and of course their children, if there are any. This is the time to practice self-care and grieve your losses. It's also a time to make your children feel safe in all the chaos. I think it's very important to look back at the relationship and work towards changes you'd like to make in yourself before you jump into another relationship.
Please read on and learn other important reasons to hold off on dating until your divorce is final.

Ilissa

If you're thinking about dating during divorce ...DON'T! You may think that you are free to start a new relationship once the decision is made to separate or divorce. But it is wise to hold off on the dating scene until after your divorce is finalized for a number of strategic, legal, and emotional reasons.

Strategic reasons not to date before divorce

Emotions are raw during a divorce. When you start seeing someone else, it is like rubbing salt into your husband's wounds. Believe me, he will likely react to the fact that you are dating by making your life hell during the divorce process. He may seek revenge to compensate for the anger, hurt, and embarrassment that he feels you have caused him.

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