Dating after divorce? I can’t believe I’m actually talking about this, but here we go. Honestly, at first, it was fun—like, really fun! But that faded fast. Once the ‘OMG I’m single again!’ excitement wore off, and I was ready for a real relationship, things got… less fun. The apps (which didn’t even exist the last time I was single), the awkward small talk, and trying to figure out if someone’s emotionally available— those were definitely the worst parts. It’s been 3.5 years since my ex-husband and I split, and I’ll be real, it’s been challenging. But the hardest part? Putting myself out there and trusting again. That’s the scary stuff. But through it all, I’ve learned so much about myself. Now, I’m not looking for perfection—because, let’s be honest, it doesn’t exist—I’m looking for a genuine connection. Someone who loves as hard as I do and has my back, no matter what. I’m finally in a good place with it all and excited about building a future with someone, but it took time to get here. So, to anyone recently divorced or single and struggling, trust me—it gets better. You’ll learn so much about yourself and end up with someone who’s right for who you are…now. LTKVideo LTKOver40 LTKStyleTip