When am I ready to date?

That’s one of the many questions I asked myself after I went through my divorce and divorce recovery. 

Dating in midlife and beyond can be scary, but the most important insight I gained from having gone through my own journey is that emotional healing and relationship readiness needs to be in place before you date again.

Dating after divorce, widowhood or after a long-term relationship can be complicated and if you aren’t careful you will bring your baggage from your last relationship to future relationships, until you heal your past. And that’s just one of the many reasons this podcast is a must listen!

In this episode, I share my personal stories and thoughts on after-divorce relationships, widowhood, and dating in midlife. I also share my top 8 signs you are ready to date again.

Highlights from my top 8 signs:

• Tell tale signs that you are NOT ready to date yet.
• Why healing from your last relationship is important.
• Why having a supportive social network can help during the dating process.
• Why working on your communication skills and learning to verbalize your needs in a relationship is vital.
• Learning to own and acknowledge your part in your last relationship is key to not repeating the same pattern.
• Why letting go of the need for that apology from your ex can be freeing.
• The importance of enjoying your own company and having hobbies you love outside of dating can be a super attractor.
• What dating worth is and why you need to up yours!
• And more…

This is the first of a 4 part series I’m dropping in the month of February, so pop in those ear buds and find out if it's time for you return to the dating scene! 

Here’s to finding love and letting love find us!

Laurie

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