Your heart was broken but you just met the next man or woman of your dreams. How do you know if this is a rebound relationship or if it could be the real thing? Rebound love is real and it can be just the thing to help you find the lasting love you’re looking for.
What is rebound love? It’s that feeling you get when you meet the perfect person to distract you from the pain of your break-up. It may seem like the two of you are meant to be, but when you look more closely, you see that the relationship isn’t something deep or meaningful. It’s just a passing fancy to keep your mind off your ex.
The problem with rebound love is that you are not emotionally ready for a
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Dating After Divorce
40 Red Flags For Dating Over 40
Dating over 40 can feel very different than it did when you were younger and carefree. While it was easy to connect when most everyone you met was unmarried and looking, now you may find yourself looking for red flags to protect yourself from heartbreak. You may meet more divorcés, or find yourself worrying and wondering why someone has never been married.
Dating doesn’t have to be an obstacle course where you’re constantly hurdling over or attempting to dodge emotional baggage. Showing up with a positive attitude and a curious mindset can keep dating fun and interesting. However, you can’t afford to let attraction be the deciding factor for whether you enter into a
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How Long Should I Wait For Him?
This week's question comes from Suzie:
"Dear Orna and Matthew,
The crux of my question is this: How long should I wait for him?
My boyfriend and I have been together for a couple of years and I love him and yet I don’t know if it is ever going to work out. He is still dealing with his ex and working through custody issues with their 7 yr. old son.
They spend a lot of time together (at events for his kid’s school, at parties and gatherings with their friends from their marriage) sometimes it’s like they aren’t even divorced. I feel excluded from his life in many ways.
He says he still cares for her but that they will never get back together because they fight
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9 Powerful Reminders For Your First Date After Divorce
Are you thinking about dating now that your divorce is final? Your first date after divorce doesn’t have to be stressful. It can be the first step towards a new life with someone who is a better match for you.
You may feel apprehensive about getting back into the dating world. Have the rules for dating changed? Do you have to go online or download an app to meet someone? Are you worried about being taken advantage of? Do you have some fear about opening your heart to someone again?
You don’t have to overthink the whole experience. Taking a few commonsense steps and discovering a new approach to dating can make your first date after divorce easy and enjoyable.
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The Complete Guide To Dating After Divorce At Any Age, After Any Length Of Time
Divorce is one of the top five most stressful events a person can experience, and it takes a toll both physically and emotionally. It can leave you feeling like a failure and wondering if you really know how to create lasting love. Have no fear! You can take a new approach to dating after divorce that helps you create a whole new relationship with yourself and an ideal partner for life.
Fear of repeating the same mistakes, concern over dating apps and dating in general, plus confusion about when to introduce your children are some of the biggest concerns you may have. If you desire another romantic relationship you’ll want to take a more conscious approach to choosing
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Tired Of Being Alone? Here Are Best Tips To Get You Back In Action Again
If you’re feeling tired of being alone that can be a great motivator for making a change. But being tired of your current situation isn’t enough to actually create a new one. Most people get motivated when they are uncomfortable with their present circumstances.
Whether you desire to lose weight, to have financial security, or to finally create lasting love, feeling sick and tired of the way things are can be the impetus for making a shift. Unfortunately, your motivation will begin to falter and your results will suffer if you’re relying on your desire for change to keep you going.
You see, when you are motivated by discomfort you actually begin to lose motivation
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