37. Swipe Right, Proceed with Caution: The 'Divorced and Dating' Handbook
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Welcome to this episode where we dive into the murky waters of dating post-divorce. Whether you're contemplating it, already dipping your toes in, or happily single but keeping an open mind, this one's for you.
I'm no dating expert as you’ll hear in the episode 😂 but I've had my fair share of post-divorce dating mishaps, so I figured it's a topic worth exploring.
In this episode we talk about when to start dating (and when it just may be too soon). We talk through setting up dating profiles online and then all the way through to what to look out for in their profiles, photos and the all important messages (including managing unwanted dick pics 🙄)
Dating after divorce, whether online or in-person, presents unique challenges, especially for those of us over 40. With a limited pool of potential partners (going by my very rough calculations!) there’s a lot to think about past whether they are over 6 foot and bearded or not 🤣
The key thing is protecting oneself from deception, recognising red flags, and prioritising personal safety. Maintaining clear boundaries and staying true to ourselves while detaching from outcomes can be really fucking hard but worth it if we want a fulfilling dating experience.
I hope you enjoy the episode ❤️
With so much love,
Sarah x
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Chapter
1. Entering the hairy scary world of dating (00:00:00)
2. When to date...... (00:04:26)
3. How many 6 footers are out there?! (00:12:52)
4. Rump steak in a lion's den (00:16:50)
5. Swipe left to lose, right to receive (00:20:01)
6. Where shit starts to get real (00:22:01)
7. Falling in love with the Disney ending (00:30:03)
8. Lying as the first brick in the foundation of a potential relationship? (00:31:19)
9. The reality of dick pics..... (00:37:26)
10. Detaching from the outcome (00:45:17)
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