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The past three men I have dated were not over their ex's. I finally realized this and now am hesitant to date divorced men. How long is enough time in general for a guy after a divorce? It seems that even 2 or 3 years is not enough time from my experience.
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hmmm well I think it takes a different amount of time for everyone..... I am over it
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I would say dont date divorced men.. i mean if you strike out 3 times, then you know something must be wrong... as long as your happy i guess. good luck!!
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It really depends on the person. Ive never been married, but was with my ex g/f for 8 years. I took one year off to clear my head and felt ready to jump back in that terrible thing they call dating. Gl to you in your ventures!
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FIVE YEARS.....that is normal.
odd, isn't it? Two friends told me the same thing. They were close to right. But the bitterness for ruining my son's childhood without a mom took longer. Unless of course, the guy is a cold hearted PIECE OF WORK!! |
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Just a suggestion, but if you are finding out later on in the relationship that they are not over their Ex, take your time....get to know them a little better before you open yourself up for a big let down like that... Just ask... communication is key in any relationship. There is nothing wrong with divorced men or women so I would say go for it.... but get to know them really well and understand their feelings on the old relationship before you commit.
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hummm not sure as i was already in a relationship before my divorce was final didnt have a problem with that guy only issue had was with him was his drinking.....i dont think i ever had a problem with any guys gettong over with there exs
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My motto is "friendship first." No relationship can begin until friendship is there first. Sometimes taking things at a snail's pace is much more healthy than getting serious too quickly.
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Rule of thumb is they should wait 6 months for every year they were married. A bit unrealistic if they have been married a long time. My personal rule is not to date anyone divorced less than a year.
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i agree with daniel & wouldee on this one.. i have been divorce for 7yrs now i was over my ex..the 2nd yr i was divorced..
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Thanks for all the advice. These were guys who were married like 15 years. So that factors in there.
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I think the longer someone is married, the longer for the most part it takes to be ready for a SERIOUS relationship. Dating is one thing. Getting involved at a serious level is another.
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well i dated a guy that just got out of a 25 yr marriage little over a year ago. we broke up because i thought that was why. he wasnt over it. well, i just found out hes dating someone else pretty hot and heavy right now 2 months after we broke up..so tells me he just wasnt interested in me or he's just a player..this other woman will probably find that out people that hold on to past marriages, breakup's, etc, will never get anywhere..
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Rock his balls off in the sack...he'll get over her.
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oh yeh, like that will solve alot
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I don't think that will help.
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Every situation is different. I have been seperated for almost a year from my husband. My divorce will probably be final after the holidays. I have not felt "married" for such a long time, I feel divorced already...just waiting for that piece of paper.
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