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Originally Posted by OurPreciousHand  I was reading another forum and it made me think of this. When do you think it's ok for a single mom or dad to start dating again? Let's say the child is about....5 years old and the parents just got a divorce. When do you guys think would be an appropriate time for the mom or dad to start dating again? |
I don't think a person can truly heal for at least a year after such an intimate relationship with someone else...probably more.
I get it though...after a divorce, you're lonely, and crave someone to be with, so the whole rebound guy/girl is going to appeal to people. It'll probably make them feel better, and they won't care about introducing their kids to new people...just because they want/need someone to fill that void.
I just got divorced, and really...I have no intention of even trying to date for at least 6 months - 1 year. It would be rediculous of my to bring divorce emotions and issues into a new relationship without healing and working on myself.
Plus, when you're in a relationship, you just naturally give up parts of yourself to be with that other person. So it's good to heal and work on yourself for a while before dating again. You know...find yourself.