Today I am going to talk about dating after ending a long-term relationship. It’s easier to come back to the dating world if you spent a year or less with the person. However, if you spent many years and had hopes and great memories with your ex, coming back to dating might even cause nausea. Don’t worry, I’m here to help you.
What You SHOULD NOT Do After a Long-Term Relationship:
- Don’t start meaningless one-night stands. It might be a great distraction, but it does not last long, and you may feel disappointed in men even more.
- Cope with problems by consuming junk food, alcohol, or drugs. Of course, the breakup brings pain, but you should not create more harm for yourself.
What you SHOULD DO when you start Dating After a Long-Term Relationship:
- Self-care. Sign up for massages, spa, and yoga classes. During a hard time, you need to receive as many endorphins as possible to feel happy in your skin. Eat healthy food, and start doing things that you always wondered about doing.
- Find a psychologist. Don’t feel ashamed of going to the psychologist during your hard time. Having a professional specialist listening to you and helping you cope with negative emotions is priceless.
- Before signing up for online dating sites, make a list of characteristics of your future boyfriend and relationship. List every detail you missed in your relationship and what you wish different in your next relationship. You can even find pictures and glue them together on a vision board.
- Sign up on several dating platforms, make a stunning profile, and start chatting with them. In the beginning, you may feel overwhelmed and even depressed. Accept that you might not find your person on the first dates. It may require going on many dates to find your soulmate, so don’t be hard on yourself. Take your steps in online dating slow but steady.
- Train your relationship skills. Decide for yourself what relationship skills you need for your next relationship and start training yourself with guys you meet on dates. For example, if you always wanted to be adventurous in your relationship, try to arrange spontaneous adventure dates. Learn from every date and be responsive and attentive to your body. Pay attention to feelings and thoughts while talking to your date.
What are the best ways to meet women and men online?
Dating Websites: Dating websites are a great place to start meet women online or men. They offer a large pool of potential matches and often have features to help you find compatible partners. Some popular options include Match.com, eHarmony, and OkCupid.
Niche Dating Websites: If you have specific preferences, niche dating websites can be a good option. These websites cater to specific interests, religions, or lifestyles. Example, ChristianMingle caters to Christian singles, while SilverSingles caters to older adults.
Apps: Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge offer a convenient way to meet potential partners. These apps often use location-based services to connect you with potential matches in your area.
Meetup Groups: Meetup groups can be a great way to meet people with similar interests. These groups often organize events and activities, providing a natural setting to connect and build relationships.
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Safety First
Important! Always think about your safety. Don’t arrange a date with a guy who hints about one night stands in the chat or seems creepy in the conversation. Set up a date during the daytime and at a public place. Don’t let them follow you home to avoid potential stalkers. Tell your friends or family where you are going and with whom you are going.
If you want to learn more about online dating, feel free to download my FREE E-book about “Dating during Corona Times.”
Xo,
Emily