How To Jump-start Your Social Life After a Divorce

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There _is_ life after divorce. And it's good! Get back into the swing of things with these tips.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A makeover
New friends
Courage
A wing person (optional)

Step 1: Get a makeover

Prepare to meet new people by treating yourself to a makeover. Buy some new clothes, update your hairstyle, whiten your teeth, pump some iron. It's easier to socialize when you feel good about yourself.

Tip: Take up jogging. You'll get in shape and run into new people all the time, literally!

Step 2: Make new friends

Make some new friends, especially if all your old ones are married or still socializing with your ex. It will be easier for you to let your hair down among new acquaintances. Join a club, take a course, become a volunteer, and talk to people wherever you go.

Tip: Find someone who's willing to act as your wing person when you go out, especially if you're shy.

Step 3: Force yourself out

Force yourself to go out at least once a week, even when you don't feel like it. Otherwise, it's too easy to hibernate, and the longer you wait to start socializing as a single, the harder it may become.

Step 4: Don't use kids as an excuse

If you have children, don't use them as an excuse to stay home every night. They won't be around to keep you company forever, and having a hermit for a mom or dad is not healthy.

Tip: Don't introduce any romantic possibility to your children until you become seriously involved with them.

Step 5: Leave your comfort zone

Go solo on occasion, whether it's eating alone in a restaurant or going on vacation by yourself. It can be easier to meet people, since strangers will be less shy about talking to you.

Tip: Eating dinner at the bar of a popular restaurant is a terrific way to strike up conversations with people.

Step 6: Keep your options open

When you begin dating, keep your options open. You just got out of a relationship; make sure that this time around you know what you really want.

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[nocturne1980]

For those women with children who are already divorced..here is some advice ...be extremely vigillant and careful in who you date and bring around your kids. Many pedophiles target single mothers just so they can have access to the kids. Just look at the headlines ...how often are you hearing of stepfathers and boyfriends molesting, raping, or killing children ?

Your kids come first. Never put sex or companionship above their safety and health.

[AngelGurl4Ev]

Kate Gosselin should see this.

[funguy29]

@nocturne1980 Agreed. Never put sex or companionship above their safety and health, unless of course its absolutely necessary.

[emoondacase]

this pedophile that i know tried to hit on me and my mum. eww sick fuck

[staystrong7]

women initiate divorces in the over-40 crowd? maybe because the marriage has gotten boring and she wants excitement? it's a sad but true fact that men work to support a family but end up becoming boring in the process...

[ncicero0]

Music by Nick Cicero

[l337pwnage]

Ya, no shit its the woman who wants the divorce, thats who gets the paycheck for it, lol. And guys, watch the vid, see where she gets in shape and takes care of herself when she's shopping? Well, guess what happens after you give her the ring? Yup, those pounds get packed right back on. Keep 'em applying for the Mrs. job, drag out the interview process as long as you can.

[vveeded]

obama wants you for the meat grinder

[sstruyf89]

racist fucker....ur probly the ugliest guy in town

[sstruyf89]

yeah im biracial..that was insensitive of those two bastards to say...

[MissBlondieX1]

racist people r just saddos. Anyone out there with beautiful dark skin ignore them. I think the baby was gorgeous. Sometimes I wish I was half cast. I find it so hard to tan!