Saturday, November 1, 2008

Turning Divorce into an Opportunity

By Carol Cavanaugh

What's life without second chances, after all to err is human. So you have just undergone a nasty divorce after a tiresome and incomplete marriage. Now its time to move on with your life, no one can be alone forever. You have shed tears and now its time to smile again. The best way to jumpstart a new life is to start dating again. Dating instills confidence and of course brings a cheerful spirit.

Perhaps you've even considered dating already, but you have hesitations because it's been so long. Or maybe you're not entirely sure you're ready for it, or lack the confidence necessary for the journey. Everybody in this situation feels these emotions so don't worry. Just remember that you have the right to be happy again, and fear shouldn't hold you back.

Now let us think of the good part of it. Dress up in your best and put on your fancy shoes and go out with your friends. Social networks that you develop and keep will help you find a date. Go out, meet people and dare to talk to them. Initially have light conversations with out being pushy or obvious. Don't take one or two NO for an answer and give up. Remember that most of the movie stars were betrayed and rejected by their mates in less than a year. Finding date can be fun if you take it that way.

Don't have too many reservations about whom you want to date, after all you are not looking for a spouse already. You are single and can afford to do some wild things which you have always secretly wanted, so look at the whole situation as a golden opportunity.

With a little bit of perseverance and patience you'll find your first date. Treat the situation like a 22 year old would. You want to be excited, but show maturity. Start off with simple and neutral points of conversation and go from there. Don't think about your ex, and certainly don't bring it up in conversation.

You'll feel young, sexy, and exhilarated. Perhaps the individual isn't exactly what you had expected, but maybe you'll end up liking the differences. You may start thinking about your past, and the pain will return. That's natural, but try to keep it in check. If you just let yourself have some fun, you're bond to have a pleasant experience.

If your first date did not go so well, that's ok, it means you have many more to come. How would you know which ice-cream flavor you like the best unless you have tasted a couple? So its all about meeting, greeting and if its good then keeping if not fleeting! So take it a day at a time. It's a new life, learn from the mistakes in the past and look with a positive perspective in future. - 15784

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