If you’ve been dating for a while and are looking to continue seeing each other, especially if you are dating with the intention of looking for a life partner, it’s not unreasonable to ask about the circumstances of his divorce.If, for example, his ex-wife is bitter about the divorce, it’s good to know that going into your relationship, because it will likely affect her feelings about you (if she knows about you) and (worst-case) how she treats her ex-husband and the kids.Our writers explore and prepare you for the thoughts and feelings we all experience on our dating journey to keep things fun and interesting.

Can I start dating, or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?That is, the innocent spouse has been abandoned by his/her unbelieving spouse or has been cheated on by an unrepentant adulterer.In either case, the innocent spouse is mostly likely in a state of emotional turmoil and vulnerability. ” It’s totally normal to feel like you want to step on the brakes and proceed with caution.Most experts agree that a recent divorce is one that happened within the last year or two.