Jumping back into the dating game is a pretty big deal after being married for a while – and statistics show that 25-29 years olds now have the highest divorce rate of all age 
groups so it is likely that during your dating journey you may meet a few people who have already said “I do”.
My mate Tim has just started dating a divorcee. She married very young at 19 and has been separated from her ex for a few years, but it led us to talking about what was good and bad about it. My friend Harry also split with his wife and has only just dipped his feet back into the world of dating and has admitted he is “so scared”.
The three of us compiled this little list of tips about dating divorcees below:
Marriage: Your partner has already walked down the aisle once so may be reluctant to think about marriage again any time soon. This is especially true if there are kids involved, or it all went very ‘Pete Tong’ and got nasty.
The ex: Your partner will have an ex lurking somewhere in their closet. They might be friends or they might not speak, but either way, this person was once a very big part of their lives. You will not be able to erase them, however much you wish you could. Avoid ex-bashing with your other half or old friends.
Time: They will probably want to take their time to get to know you rather than speeding along at warp speed. If you like them, move to their timescale.
Responsibilities: They will have some, especially if they have children. If they do, you are not only welcoming your partner into your life but in the long-term, you will be a big part of his or her children’s lives. Follow their lead with regards to how involved you get, especially in the early days.
Emotions: While being a divorcee undoubtedly brings baggage, not all of it is negative. The person will have dealt with a lot emotionally and may be more well-rounded as an individual.
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