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Finding my Lifetime Soul Mate Through Social Media

As Told by : Brett, Age 40

One of the goals I set for myself after my divorce was that I was going to step outside of my comfort zone and really put myself out there to try and meet new people. I decided to give online dating a try and I met a lot of nice women through www.singles.net. One woman that I connected with lived one state away so we met for dinner and had a really good time together. However, in the end, the distance made it too challenging to move on any further romantically. We still chat from time to time and have remained friends.

While I was dating online, I decided to spend some time on some social media web sites like MySpace and Facebook. Through these sites, I started to reconnect with some of my old high school classmates. As I began to spend more time on Facebook, I noticed my graduating class was planning parties and other events where we could get together – and this was all through Facebook because most people from my school had opened accounts.

At a Christmas party held by one of my high school friends, I spent a lot of time with a particular girl that I didn’t really know - despite the fact that we had been in the same graduating class in high school. She was also recently divorced, so we already had that in common. We ended up hitting it off. Through Facebook, email and texting we began communicating regularly and are now in the beginning stages of a dating relationship.

Because of my busy work schedule and time with my kids, if I had not tried reaching out to others through the Internet, I would have struggled to meet anyone at all. Spending time online and reaching out to others was crucial in where I am with my social life today.


Wright from the Heart

Editorial by : Norma Leigh Wright

The Internet is a powerful tool – not just for ordering merchandise, paying your bills, or looking up information – but also for connecting with others. Don’t discount online dating sites or social media outlets as being only for people who are “desperate”. This is simply not the case. There are many people out there who want to reconnect with old friends and classmates – and several of them are single and looking for love, just like you. And there are just as many singles wishing to make new friends and connections.

Take Brett’s lead and step outside your comfort zone. If he had not given the Internet a chance, then he would likely still be struggling for the social life that he desired. There is no shame in looking for connections online. If you are lacking time due to your job, kids, activities, or a combination of all of these, then why not try something that better caters to your schedule? Brett did - and now he is happier and actively dating.