Nine Women Reveal What It's Really Like to Date Again After Divorce

“I finalized my divorce at 34, and prior to that, my last date was when I was 24. All my dates came from apps, which felt completely alien. My first date was with a successful businessman and father of two who was also divorced. I trembled uncontrollably all evening and ended up crying on my drive home. I encountered many great guys, but a recurring theme—whether they were 42 or 23—was that they either treated dating with extreme casualness or went way overboard. Younger men seemed to get a kick out of my being older, leading me on and then ghosting me intermittently (yes, I learned all the new lingo!). One man my age wanted to get married after just a week, while another lied about his identity and became fixated on me (never share personal details on apps!). I deleted all the apps and met a wonderful man the old-fashioned way: at the local library with our kids. Ultimately, this crazy journey taught me that I never needed a man to feel complete, and I discovered my identity beyond being a wife and mother. It felt—and still feels—amazing.” —Liza, 35

Nine Women Describe the Reality of Dating After Divorce

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