What has your dating/love life been like since then?
What are your hobbies?
Fun fact or anything else you want to share!
1) Split in January 2013, finalized in July 2013.
2) Off and on. I've tried a bit of online dating but haven't had much luck. I took some time to focus on myself and get used to being single but now I could use some love in my life.
3) I'm still figuring this out. Reading, listening to music, scrapbooking, card making, painting although I suck at it.
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated in September 2011, Divorced as of September 2013.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I jumped into a relationship only a couple months post-separation. It lasted about 2.5 years, until I ended it in August 2014. Since then, I've been focusing on figuring out what I'd like out of a relationship and trying to put myself first rather than others. I've done some online dating (mostly POF) and had some fun. It's been nice to be more open, carefree, and available.
What are your hobbies? I work a lot, so most of my free time is spent catching up on sleep and on my favorite tv shows. I also looove listening to music and do spend a good chunk of time out with friends/coworkers. Love the social aspect of most things.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! Hmmmm...I didn't know I had an older sister (by about 1.5 years) until 3 years ago. Quite the shock! We have met once, and text every now and then. I'm not sure what more each of us would like out of our situation.
Oh now that I'm able to read these. I forgot my fun fact! I lived in Zürich for 15 months. I have severe anxiety but have this great ability to fight it vs run. So not many people know what the inside struggle I have with myself when they see the activities I've taken part in.
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated in September 2010, divorced finalized in Feb. 2012. What has your dating/love life been like since then? I haven't casually or seriously dated anyone. It took me a long time to get over my exH. I moved to Nashville last year and since then I've done a lot of healing and made lots of progress in that front. I'm probably the most ready I've been for a relationship, but I'm not going to rush it. When I find the right person, I'll be ready. What are your hobbies? Not a lot, which is something I want to change in the next year. I love makeup, reading, nail polish, hiking, visiting historic sites, trying new restaurants, and trying new things. I want to learn a language, starting running again, and do more socializing events. Fun fact or anything else you want to share! My eyes are green except in my left eye...about 1/4 of it is solid brown.
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated April 6, 2013. Divorce was final July 2014. It only took that long because we're both lazy.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I met someone less than a month after moving out, but was not ready for a relationship. Kept him as a FWB for a year while I worked on me and kept my options open. He grew on me like a fungus and we've been officially together for almost a year. We're talking about moving in together, when I find a new job. He just bought a camping trailer that we keep joking is going to be our first home together.
What are your hobbies? Going to soccer games and losing my voice, singing karaoke (when I have a voice), camping!
How long have you been divorced/separated? I left December 2011, filed February 2012, divorce final August 2012.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? Lots of casual dating. The guy I'm dating now has potential and I can actually see us together long-term.
What are your hobbies? I don't really have any. Watching Netflix? Lol. Dinner out. Reading. Dranking.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I have a twin brother, he's 2 minutes older.
Post by greencrayon on Mar 6, 2015 20:48:28 GMT -5
He moved out three weeks ago. We had been in separate rooms for a few months before that.
I miss sex, but I really have no idea on how to start over on that front. I'll wait until my life calms down a bit.
I don't have any hobbies any more. I used to like reading and walking the dogs and yoga. But now I'm fat and only read scientific articles about viruses.
How long have you been divorced/separated? A year last month
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I had lots of luck with casual dating and fwb the first 6 months or so. The last 6 months have been on and off when I am dating its just lots of first dates and nothing I really want to continue pursuing. The timing lines up with relocating to a new city 6 months ago, but not sure if thats a coincidence or not.
What are your hobbies? working out, reading, tv, anything outside where I am soaking up the sun, and food.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I have a Harry Potter tattoo and plan to get another one.
How long have you been divorced/separated? It's complicated. We've been separated physically for 1.5 years and he filed divorce papers a year ago but we're still working on reconciling (and seeing couples and individual therapists).
What has your dating/love life been like since then? N/A -- I'm working on growing my friend network!
What are your hobbies? I'm a grad student, which takes up a lot of my time, but I like yoga, movies, photography, running, and hiking. I live in southern CA and will try pretty much anything outdoorsy.
How long have you been divorced/separated? The decision was made last may, he moved out on father's day. Still separated, have some loose strings (or of state real estate) that has delayed my filing for the time being.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I don't think I'm ready to date. I've tried dipping my toes in on various dating sites but end up deactivating after a few days/weeks because I get so overwhelmed/annoyed by the "game". Plus I'm having a lot of difficulty balancing mom time and work with the prospect of meeting new people. There's just no room for dating on my priority list.
What are your hobbies? I love music and collect record albums. I like reading and going to museums and concerts and parks and generally exploring. I love hoppy beers.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I've lived in the Midwest, north east, south, and west coast. as a result I've crossed the United states by car twice.
Post by Queen Mamadala on Mar 7, 2015 1:02:28 GMT -5
How long have you been divorced/separated? First husband and I separated July-ish of '12, officially came out about it in the fall. Have to be separated for one year before a divorce can be granted in NC. It was finalized 3/12 and DH and I married on 3/20.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I dated a lot before (open marriage toward the end) and after the separation. Some casual dating, one night stands, and two relationships before I met DH. We met on OKC, where I met most of the men I dated. It was definitely an interesting and eye-opening experience. I enjoyed that period of my life, though there were ups and downs. It was a learning experience.
What are your hobbies? Gaming (PC), going to/watching movies (huge cinephile -- sci-fi, fantasy, action, comic book, indie, thriller, war/epic... basically everything), debating, dining out, perfume collecting, writing (academic and fiction), studying, concerts/music lounges, reading, photography, binge-watching Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, and browsing forums.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I collect movie ticket stubs.
Post by jellymankelly on Mar 7, 2015 7:21:54 GMT -5
How long have you been divorced/separated? Since October of 2011.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? Dated a few guys, two of them for about 4 months each. One was serious, and he crushed me. One was not serious. Then I met my current BF in July of 2013, and we've been together ever since. I'd say we are closer to marriage/cohabitation than we were 6 months ago, but I wouldn't say it's anything that will happen anytime in the next year. Right now we get around 2 nights together per month without my kids, and usually do dinner with the kids once a week. I kind of dig that we don't NEED to be together all the time, but sometimes I think it's weird that we've been together for so long and still see each other so infrequently.
What are your hobbies? Crafty stuff, camping (trailer camping - not tent camping)
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! No, I share too much as it is
I've almost been divorced one year. It went by so fast.
I haven't even thought about dating yet. I'd say the first 6-months post-divorce I was grieving the loss of my dad (he died a few weeks before my divorce). And the last 4-5 months I've been trying to start over. But I'm not ready to date. I sometimes miss it and definitely miss the relationship parts, but get freaked out about the thought of actual dating. XH was my first love and first almost everything since 18. It seems way scarier at 34.
For hobbies, I love reading, baking, photography, crafts, watching tv, playing with my son. I sometimes love group exercise - like spin or barre and things. Sometimes. Lol
Post by everythingsshinyap on Mar 7, 2015 10:55:39 GMT -5
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated in the summer of 2012 after many, many years of dealing with the same painful issues. Officially divorced in the summer of 2013. All of our drama came pre-separation; once the decision was made we were both ready to move forward and things have been pretty amicable since...which is good, because we have two awesome kids who we share equal custody of. What has your dating/love life been like since then? Haha, I did it all wrong. About 6 months into my separation I made the rather ill-advised decision to accept a date from a much younger guy. I think I thought it would be exactly what I needed...a fling to have some fun and build my confidence.
We just celebrated the 2 year anniversary of that date :-) It just work with us and I feel incredibly lucky that things have turned out this way.
What are your hobbies? I have many interests and really shitty follow-through. In my mind I'm an artist, a writer, a literature fanatic, a seamstress, a runner and a fitness enthusiast. In practice I collect a lot of stuff to do all of those things but mostly end up running my kids around, spending time with friends and family, and binge watching a lot of t.v. I'm getting to a point where I'm okay with that reality!
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I posted on these boards a handful times before under a very slightly different screen name. I was completely boring and just went back to lurking. Hi!
How long have you been divorced/separated? Marriage had been in a downward spiral for years, Separate bedrooms since fall of 2013, filed in November 2013, moved into my parents Feb 2014, finalized September 2014, bought my own house October 2014
What has your dating/love life been like since then? One date with a total hottie about 5 months after I moved out, several make out sessions with random strangers at the bar and I've been with FWB since August 2014. It's complicated because depending on our work/child schedules we see each other anywhere from twice a week to once a month and when it's only once a month it's hard but there is nothing either of us could do to make more time, it's just the way our schedules fall. We've definitely been doing more date-type coupleactivities then we used to but I just don't know if I'm ready to have the DTR talk yet. But neither of us are seeing anyone else either so I don't know. I am looking forward to see what this summer brings when for the summer DD's custody goes to 50-50 and I have more free weeknights. During the school year she is with XH every wed and eow.
What are your hobbies? Working out, cooking, baking, would like to get back into my scrapbooking and crafting
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! For the first time in a long time I am truly happy! I did not realize how much XH brought me down and treated me like crap until being away from him and the longer I am away the more dysfunctional I realize our relationship was.
Post by stephreloaded on Mar 7, 2015 17:17:27 GMT -5
I was engaged but never got married. I broke up with him while pregnant back in 2008.
My dating like hasn't been great. I have casually seen several people but I haven't been in a serious relationship since my ex. I do feel sometimes that it will never happen for me but you never know.
Hobbies: tennis and reading. I am indeed pretty boring.
Fun fact: I'm Colombian and currently in London for work. Today at least 5 people have thought that I am American.
How long have you been divorced/separated? I left in June 2012 and divorce was official October 2012.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? My bf and I live together for over a year, this spring we will hit 2 years together.
What are your hobbies? I like to cook, bake and travel. I'm not really a huge hobby person. I'm trying to learn yoga and just got a groupon for a local studio. I'd also like to learn to knit.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I always have to have my nails and toes polished.
How long have you been divorced/separated? We separated last January 2014 and divorce was final in October.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? Null except for a brief internet romance with someone I went to high school with but sadly he is married. I actually just joined eHarmony today.
What are your hobbies? House projects, gardening, hanging at the dog park when it's nice.
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I've been on the Knot/Nest/GBCN since 2003.
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated January 2012, granted a bifurcation in September 2012, divorce was final in late 2014, although we are going back to court to get orders enforced, so basically it's still going...
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I've had 2 relationships, one in 2013, one in 2014 and they both lasted for a few months.
What are your hobbies? I spend a lot of time with my kids (I have 2, full legal and physical custody), I run, I like wine and bad tv
Fun fact or anything else you want to share! I've run 7 half marathons and 1 full marathon.
Fun fact- I'm going to Africa this year, a step closer to a life travel goal of hitting 6 continents. (Although I have no idea who is going with me, the problem with being single)
I won in an auction three nights at a safari place in Makuleke Contractual Park and three nights in Cape Town. If I have the money and time I would like to add additional spots, but right now I know I have these six night and need to use them this year.
I'm going to Zambia and Cape Town at the end of April! We are doing a safari in Zambia. So excited!!
I won in an auction three nights at a safari place in Makuleke Contractual Park and three nights in Cape Town. If I have the money and time I would like to add additional spots, but right now I know I have these six night and need to use them this year.
I'm going to Zambia and Cape Town at the end of April! We are doing a safari in Zambia. So excited!!
Let me know if you need any Cape Town recs. I miss living there and can live vicariously through your trip
I've been separated since February 2014. Our uncontested divorce hearing is Monday (yay!) Then it will be final 3 months after that.
I've dated a little bit. I'm not really sure what I want out of dating right now, so I'm not really active in looking. I'm in no rush to get into another relationship.
Hobbies: I play soccer in recreational coed league, and I sing in a choir.
Fun fact: My parents retired to Panama, and I think I'm taking a trip to go visit them sometime soon!
Post by onedayatatime on Mar 8, 2015 19:44:23 GMT -5
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated 1 year ago - divorced since August 2014.
What has your dating/love life been since then? Pretty much nonexistent- but I went on my first date last week, am chatting with a couple guys and am open to trying.
What are your hobbies? Reading, wine, trying new restaurants, ncaa basketball, binge watching Netflix. I just started playing French horn in a community orchestra
How long have you been divorced/separated? Separated since Oct 2013 when I had him arrested. Filed for divorce April 2014. Still ongoing. Next divorce hearing is March 30th.
What has your dating/love life been like since then? I had a hookup with a longtime friend because I had an itch to scratch. Totally no strings attached and he's still one of my best friends. That was June 2014. Decided to dip into the dating pool (okcupid) in July. Met NG and we're still together. I have all the feels for him
What are your hobbies? I love to read, watch sports, go walking
Fun fact or anything else you want to share? I have a 2 year old little boy who is my world. I have 3 cats, a giant dog, and a turtle
Post by redshoejune on Mar 8, 2015 23:22:24 GMT -5
I've been divorced about 30 days and he moved out about a week before that.
Not dating yet. Pretty freaked out about the whole idea but I think about it a lot.
I like to read, but haven't been able to concentrate lately. I watch a lot of tv. I feel like I need to develop some hobbies so I have something to talk about when I do decide to date. I've spent all my free time with my kids the last 5 or so years so I am still learning what to do with myself when they're with their dad.