Dating After Divorce Archives - State MatchMaking Company https://matchmakingcompany.com/category/dating-after-divorce/ Love Stories Start Here. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:54:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://matchmakingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/the-matchmaking-company-favicon.png Dating After Divorce Archives - State MatchMaking Company https://matchmakingcompany.com/category/dating-after-divorce/ 32 32 Am I Ready to Date? Questions to Ask Yourself Before Dating Again https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/am-i-ready-to-date-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-dating-again/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:53:46 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=18665 Asking questions before you start dating again puts you into a mindset in which romance can deepen into trust.

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]]> Is Matchmaking Still a Thing in 2026? https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/is-matchmaking-still-a-thing/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/is-matchmaking-still-a-thing/#respond Thu, 21 May 2026 15:02:14 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=9799 Is matchmaking still a thing? Very much so. Successful people are leaving the online dating market as burnout from dating apps is driving a renewed interest in human matchmaking.

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]]> https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/is-matchmaking-still-a-thing/feed/ 0 5 Dating Tips for Single Dads https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/5-dating-tips-for-single-dads/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:06:28 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=17819 One of the most common questions around dating advice for single dads is when to start dating again. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one who understands the unique struggles of being a single guy raising kids, you’re not alone.

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]]> Burned Haystack Theory: How to Spot Real Intentions https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/burned-haystack-theory/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:56:55 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=17815 How do you find a needle in a haystack? You could search piece by piece, carefully sorting through what is in front of you. Or you could remove what does not matter and allow what is real to remain.

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]]> Bids For Connection: How Small Moments Shape Your Relationships https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/bids-for-connection-how-to-build-your-relationship-in-small-moments/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/bids-for-connection-how-to-build-your-relationship-in-small-moments/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:01:58 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=11712 A bid for connection is any action that aims to get a positive response from another person. This can include a simple smile, a question, a touch, or a request for help. The concept was popularized by Dr. John Gottman, a psychologist known for his work on marital stability and relationship analysis. Gottman

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]]> https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/bids-for-connection-how-to-build-your-relationship-in-small-moments/feed/ 0 How to Start Dating with Intention https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/how-to-start-dating-with-intention/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/how-to-start-dating-with-intention/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:03:34 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=11811 Dating with intention is a powerful way to create meaningful and fulfilling romantic relationships. By being mindful of your actions, clear in your communication, and true to your values, you can transform your dating life and find a partner who truly complements your journey.

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]]> https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/how-to-start-dating-with-intention/feed/ 0 She Used ChatGPT to Get Over a Breakup: How AI Coached Her Through Heartbreak https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/she-used-chatgpt-to-get-over-a-breakup-how-ai-coached-her-through-heartbreak/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/she-used-chatgpt-to-get-over-a-breakup-how-ai-coached-her-through-heartbreak/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:00:46 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=13950 Sam never expected to turn to ChatGPT for advice on her love life. But as her relationship began to unravel, she found herself searching for something—anything—that might help her make sense of what had just happened.

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]]> https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/she-used-chatgpt-to-get-over-a-breakup-how-ai-coached-her-through-heartbreak/feed/ 0 My Experience Dating a Man With Kids: What It’s Really Like https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/my-experience-dating-a-man-with-kids-what-its-really-like/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/my-experience-dating-a-man-with-kids-what-its-really-like/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:00:02 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=13825 We met through mutual friends — casual, simple, unassuming. Early dates were everything you’d expect: wine, shared playlists, long conversations. It was about us. But not entirely.  Even from the beginning, there were mentions of “pickups,” “weekends with the kids,” and “school break schedules.” He was transparent, and I appreciated that. Still, it’s one [...]

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]]> https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/my-experience-dating-a-man-with-kids-what-its-really-like/feed/ 0 Getting Remarried With Adult Children https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/getting-remarried-with-adult-children/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/getting-remarried-with-adult-children/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 15:00:57 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=10097 Remarrying later in life brings its own set of twists and turns. Navigating stepfamily dynamics, especially with grown-up children, can be challenging. From step-parenting challenges to stepping into the grandparent gig, we've got the wisdom you need. Dive in for our advice to make your love story unfold as smoothly as possible.

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]]> https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/getting-remarried-with-adult-children/feed/ 0 How to Move On After a Toxic Relationship: A Dating Coach Explains https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/how-to-move-on-after-a-toxic-relationship-a-dating-coach-explains/ https://matchmakingcompany.com/dating-tips/how-to-move-on-after-a-toxic-relationship-a-dating-coach-explains/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:31 +0000 https://matchmakingcompany.com/?p=13338 Toxic relationships have a way of eroding your self-worth, trapping you in a cycle of hope, pain, and disappointment. But here’s the truth: you are stronger than you think, and walking away is the first brave step toward healing.

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