The immediate shock of the divorce can for many people be likened to being hit by a fully laden truck travelling at well over the speed limit. For others it can be a blessed release from a nightmare relationship.
Divorce is a very difficult time. Fear, anger and resentment rush into your life like three ravenous attack dogs bent on mayhem. Guilt stalks slowly behind them biding its time before joining the fray.
Crises come in different shapes and sizes. Divorce is probably the most severe and life changing. Whatever crisis you are experiencing there are certain principles that can help you stay on top of it and come out the other side in good shape.
For many the second marriage or long term relationship is an even more difficult decision than the first. They feel that their new life after divorce is not going going to include another big relationship.
One of the first casualties of a bad marriage is often an unsatisfying sexual relationship which can gradually dwindle to no sexual relationship. Many divorcing couples have not had sex (with each other!) for years.
Dating through the internet can be fun and rewarding. It's easy to meet new people and kick start your life after divorce. However, there are other ways which do not involve crouching over a hot laptop surveying a parade of possible partners from Portsmouth.