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Are You Ready for a Serious Relationship?
After divorce, knowing when you’re ready to commit again isn’t always easy.
After you’ve gotten divorced and become a single parent, it can be difficult to determine when you’re really ready for a serious relationship.
Have you been on your own for what seems like an eternity? Have you grown accustomed to asking for a table for one? Are you comfortable being alone?
Or do you find yourself wishing for that special someone to spend time with? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s time to move forward. Perhaps you’re ready to focus on finding a partner.
Answer the following questions when considering a long-term relationship.
Have you completed education and job training?
Because work and school require a great deal of time, it’s wise to get them out of the way before pursuing a serious relationship. This is particularly important when you’re a single parent, because between those three aspects of your life, finding time for dating can be difficult enough. Finding time for a serious relationship can be almost impossible.
Once you have more free time, you’ll be able to spend it getting to know someone special. You’ll be able to offer the right person…
