My wife of 22 years and I separated last July and our divorce should be finalized next month so I'm curious how others handled it after getting a divorce? We have 2 adult children.
I started dating before my ex decided to leave me. She had agreed to, but ultimately couldn't handle the open relationship I had demanded.
Totally amicable split, and I'm financially supporting the hell out of her. We still love each other, in fact, but can't finalize the divorce for at least another 5 months.
Love and total commitment are not the same. One can love without being committed, and one can be committed without loving.
I have found with myself and my friends that as soon as we are sure it is over, start dating. Life is short.
Take your time... travel around. Do things. Meet people. Date only if they are the one that might get away. Use protection all the time. What's the hurry?