Online dating: divorced, mum: should I try it? Post Reply

[saltandpepper]

Yes you should for sure! I have recently persuaded a friend in a relatively similar situation to you to give it a go and she has had a couple of dates. I'm not sure she will see either of the guys again but she did really enjoy them both and I think it has done her the world of good.

[Ramaboo]

Definitely try it! 

I'm in a similar position and have found it amazing and encouraging how many men there are out there divorced with kids on these apps. 

NB I would recommend Hinge and Bumble before Tinder, as they are more targeted to relationships - but many/most are on more than one app so Tinder doesn't automatically mean they're after just a hook up.

Enjoy

[elna]

Hi.

I am in a very similar position to you though maybe a few more years down the line.

My ex and I separated nearly four years ago.

I was very resistant to any form of internet dating to start with and my first relationship happened to be someone I met in real life but after a few false starts where it weirded me out am glad I did. Also frankly at the moment the chances of meeting someone in real life are pretty low!

Have met a couple of guys where we really clicked and dated for a while, some interesting but not my cup of tea guys, some who I wasn’t their cup of tea, some people who shared very particular preferences right off the bat(!) and messaged with one person at least who I very seriously doubt was who they said they were!

That said I didn’t really appreciate how different it is and how upsetting some people’s behaviour can be - I’m sure I’ve inadvertently hurt people also. It’s a strange construct.

I don’t really know anyone else in the same position as all my friends are still married so if yould like to chat about it with someone else living it feel free to PM me - always good to laugh about with someone!

Good luck!

(I did Hinge and Happn and preferred Hinge.)

[JessyJ]

In my opinion, dating sites are a waste of time. On these sites, there are only perverts and people who want to spend 1 night with you. I think you'd rather meet a normal man at the school gates than on dating sites. In any case, this is just my opinion. You might think that I'm pretty categorical, but there's a reason for that. I had an online dating experience and it was terrible. After 3 months of relationships, I was depressed for more than six months! I think I've watched all the breakup movies on http://breakupangels.com/best-breakup-movies/.

[Tom Jones]

Best thing about a dating app is you can dip in and out as you please

[Vickiwh]

I'd try something like eHarmony. I've been on line dating seriously since I broke up with my ex. It is disheartening as there are a lot of very dodgy guys on there ... ie this week alone I've had to report 2 for sexual harrassment. Many are misogynist. Tell your friend she needs boundaries of steel and to be resolute for what she wants.

[WaseemHogg]

Sure, you should try it, you are divorced and your life continues, you need to find someone who can help you when you'll need it. My friend had been divorced with one child and used dating sites to find someone. She find a soul-mate and now she is married for the second time! Hookup sites and casual dating in general can be a great way for people to find new relationships. These days, you don't even have to leave your house to find your next hook up or hook up buddy. But hooking up online is nothing like hooking up in real life. There are some hookup sites that make hooking up online easy but others can be more complicated.

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