| Maia
Berens
When I left my husband, I was so wounded and confused
that I didn’t have much idea who I was or what marriage
was really about. So the first “nice” man who paid
attention to me, complimented me, asked me out – and wanted
to marry me, pretty much got me. So I had a six month marriage
and found out a) I didn’t know much about me – but
was well on my way to learning and b) I certainly didn’t
know what it took to make a marriage work – and was well
on my way to learning.
So when is it right to start dating after divorce?
It’s up to you. Here are some questions to ask yourself
to determine whether you are really ready:
1. Can I leave my children and not feel guilty?
Are you aware that taking care of yourself keeps your kids from
feeling responsible for you as they grow up?
2. Have I begun to understand what went wrong
with my marriage? Are you looking?
3. Am I willing to take responsibility for my
part in the marriage? Are you still seeing it as all his fault?
4. Do I love myself? Do you need to date so someone
else can let you know you are OK?
5. Have I learned to enjoy my own company? Are
you dating so you don't have to be alone with yourself?
6. Do I have great support while I go on this
new adventure with my new self? If you have honest support –
a friend, a Life Coach, a therapist – someone who isn't
afraid to tell you what they see is true for you.
And there are no mistakes that you can make if
you remember that Life Is a School so don't be afraid. It all
works out OK.
Article Directory: http://www.articlecube.com Maia played key
roles for author, John Gray & "Men Are from Mars".
Coached, trained, supported 500 speakers to lecture on Mars Venus.
I helped train Oprah & staff in a private workshop. Clients
say they benefit from gentle wisdom from living what I teach.
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