Divorcing Dads

Dating After Divorce: Why, When, Where, and How

Eran Magen, Ph.D. Season 1 Episode 5

Five and a half months into the divorce, Mark is appreciating his "new normal" and reaping the benefits of having figured out a systematic way for telling friends that he got divorced. We talk about dating as a divorced dad: How to know when you're ready to date, how to date in a way that is mindful of the kids, and where to meet people.

Topics include:

• Updating friends and family about the divorce with a "standard email"
• Feeling okay when the kids are away
• When is it time to start dating?
• Worrying the kids will be upset about the start of dating
• Dating in a way that fits into your life as a divorced dad
• Where and how to meet potential people to date
• Self-care: The importance of seeking therapy, exercising, and connecting with caring friends and family

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