Navigating Post-Divorce Dating
Dating after divorce is quite a normal thing. It can feel wonderful. It’s a time of self-discovery, a return to internal values, and the thrill of meeting new people. None of this makes you a bad parent.
Dating after divorce is quite a normal thing. It can feel wonderful. It’s a time of self-discovery, a return to internal values, and the thrill of meeting new people. None of this makes you a bad parent.
The US has been a “leader” in family change with an early (rising in the late 1960s) and high increase in divorce, followed by an explosion in non‐marital birth with or without cohabitation.
As you navigate this time of transition, remember your collaborative efforts in co-parenting create a resilient and supportive base that allows your child to thrive. It’s essential to address personal feelings about your ex-spouse privately, away from your child.
Research shows kids adjust to divorce better when parents meet certain conditions. During the process of divorce, many factors feel out of control. However, parents can control how they react to and talk about their co-parents around their children.