Some people are able to jump right into new relationships after a divorce, while others will take a long while before theyre able to feel emotions that strong again. Dont feel discouraged if it takes a good handful of dates to start feeling spark and attraction toward a new romantic interest in your life.

Is dating after divorce harder?

After the stress of going through a divorce, it can be difficult to think about dating again. Everyone has their own timeline for when they might want to get out there. More important than the length of time is what one does during that time, says Christina Jones, LCSW.