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[quote=Anonymous]There definitely is life after separation and divorce.  I'm. A 42 y.o. single dad with a DD about the same age.

Assuming you will take the time to heal  (or maybe you're in that process already), getting back out there really depends on you and what you like to do, and I'll relate my own experience if helps.

I lead a busy professional life and have my DD 50% of the time (we do 2/2/5 sharing).  So in my free time I focused on doing things for me,  that I liked.  The couple of nights each week when I'm alone I worked later than usual, then went to dinner, had a couple of drinks, usually had something to read (briefing papers, etc.).  I would also use those nights for grocery shopping and eventually would arrange for first dates (and sometimes second dates) that night too.

In terms of meeting people, online is a good place to start.  Also tell your friends and coworkers even that you're ready to get out there.  But take your time.  If you want to get laid, fine that's important too. If you want a relationship (of any kind), filter and screen.

When I went on my first post-divorce date, it was the first time I was on a date after 17 years.  A lot had changed, and it took me a while to understand and get used to the online dating.  I'm not a big bar/club fan so I was open to meeting women even at the grocery store an dry cleaner in my neighborhood - women talk to me so I had to be aware to be "open".

Above all just be in a good place, head on straight and avoid hooking up with someone who resembles your ex.  GL!

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