Qondio
Front
Intel
IntelMart
Shares
My Qondio
Account
Alyssa Johnson > Intel > Dating After Divorce - This Little Gift to Yourself Can Make Dating After Divorce a Success

qondio.com/FmnQ PRINT EMAIL

Dating After Divorce - This Little Gift to Yourself Can Make Dating After Divorce a Success

A divorce causes one of the craziest and transitional times in one's life. Just about everything you can think of changes. Now that doesn't mean every change is bad, some are for the better. But change causes stress. Another change that can throw an added layer of stress is the decision to begin dating after a divorce. Again, not necessarily a bad thing if handled at the right time. But how do you know if it's the right time? Well, one big indicator is:

Life has calmed down

The dust has settled on all those crazy changes not only for you but for your children as well. It's not even realistic to think that you can successfully add a new relationship in the mix when you're in the midst of all adjustments that happen after a divorce. At that point, you're trying to go day by day with the many decisions you must make as well as answering the questions and fears of your children.

Here's a beginning list of the big changes that really should be taken care of before considering dating:

* All the divorce settlements are complete.
* You know where you're living and are settled there.
* Financially you know where you stand and have a plan.
* Your children are used to their new schedule and are at least maintaining their grades and good behavior.

Once these minimum adjustments have been made, the addition of a relationship can be considered. Yes, a new relationship has the potential to add to and bless your life. But it also requires an investment of time and energy; things in short supply shortly after a divorce. Give yourself and your kids the gift of time to let life settle down a little before you go changing it again.


Contributor's Note

If you enjoyed this article, click on the link below to gain instant access to more articles, forums, a Tip of the Week, video. and other great resources for YOUR remarriage success!

Contributed by Alyssa Johnson on April 2, 2008, at 10:19 AM UTC.

Reactions

No reactions yet.

Rate This Intel

Please login or sign up to rate this intel.

Comments

Please login or sign up to add a comment.

Share

Copyright Notice

The copyright for this content entitled "Dating After Divorce - This Little Gift to Yourself Can Make Dating After Divorce a Success" has been specified by the contributor as:

All Rights Reserved

This content may not be copied, distributed or adapted by anyone under any circumstances.

Login Here with
Any Email Address
Any Password
No account? Sign up.

Intel Contributor
This intel was contributed by Alyssa Johnson


Alyssa Johnson

Qondio Archive
May, 2012
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031


2008
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2009
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2010
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2011
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2012
January, February, March, April, May

Sign Up
Not a member yet? Qondio is a powerful network for making it online. If you have a website to promote, we can help. Sign up and get in on the action.

About Qondio
Welcome to Qondio! Discover the awesome power this network can deliver by going to our About page. Or you could skip straight to the Sign Up form.

ABOUT
SUCCESS GUIDE
FEATURES
FAQ
ADVERTISE
CONTACT
USAGE POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY


TWITTER
FACEBOOK