Embracing the freedom and independence that accompanies being newly single can come in stages. In the end, it is about enjoying your life, not letting fear control you, and exploring the freedom associated with being able to do what you want, when you want and how you want. The same principle applies to dating after divorce or widowhood. You decide when, how and what. Whereas we all know that relationships are work, dating is about having fun and exploring. It is an opportunity to meet new people and to do new things, if you like.

You should begin to date when you decide it is time to date. Going through a divorce or losing a loved one is an emotionally wrenching and everyone handles the grieving process differently. There is no such thing as a “right time” to begin dating again – it is different for each individual. It is important to take the time to rediscover yourself and what brings your joy before before beginning to date again.

At lipstickwisdom.com, we have gathered some of the best videos we could find that help you get back in the dating scene when the time is right for you. One video features Marie, a 49 successful businesswoman, who shares how she successfully reentered the dating world after her marriage of 15 years ended. Dr. Pepper Schwartz, a Professor of Sociology and the Chief Relationship Expert for PerfectMatch.com, shares her personal story of dating after divorce and introduces her book, “Prime: Adventures and Advice on Sex, Love, and the Sensual Years” in another video. Other videos feature experts such as Dr. Laura Berman and author Rachel Greenwald who offer proactive ways to develop a satisfying dating aspect to your life.

In the end, dating after divorce or widowhood is like any other life event – it is about embracing the challenge and having fun!! Come check out the information we have gathered at lipstickwisdom.com and if you have advice to share on dating after divorce or widowhood, please share them with us!