The Ethics of Dating during Divorce
I originally wrote this post on 22 October 2006.
The advice remains the same...
Best not to.
A large number of people who leave their spouse for another...
End up breaking up with the new partner before the divorce is finalised.
Then guess what men do?
Ask their wife to take them back.
Usually the wife responds with a resounding no and the divorce is considerably more acrimonious.
The pros of dating during divorce.
It's exciting.
It's fun.
It's an escape from the misery of the broken relationship.
It staves off lonliness.
Should you Date whilst going through a Divorce?
As a former divorce solicitor..
I’ve seen it all...
Broken hearts,
Emotional rebounds,
Whirlwind romances during separation..
And yes...
The occasional rekindled marriage.
One question that came up again and again with clients was this:
“Should I date whilst I’m going through a divorce?”
It's tempting, and understandably so.
But while dating during divorce may offer short-term relief...
It can come with serious long-term consequences...
Both emotionally and legally.
Let’s take an honest and...
Practical look at the pros and cons of dating before your divorce is finalised.
Why People Want to Date During Divorce
Divorce is one of life’s most emotionally taxing experiences.
It's not just the legal process...
It's the heartbreak.
The upheaval,
and often...
A profound sense of loss.
It’s no wonder many people crave connection,
Comfort,
and even...
Distraction.
Are you on the rebound?
Why Rebounds Can Seem Like a Lifeline
It might not be as bad as you think.
There’s an American study from Brumbaugh & Fraley (2015, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships) that found rebound relationships can actually help people recover from a breakup faster.
A new connection can boost self-esteem, reduce longing for the ex, and distract from pain.
That’s the theory.