One of my biggest fears about dating post-divorce was getting into a new relationship only to repeat the same patterns, leading to yet another failed relationship.So is it true that if you move on too soon, you’re unhealthy and your new relationship is doomed to fail? Is staying single the only way to do the work and heal those relationship wounds? In this new episode, I’m sharing my opinion on dating after divorce and spoiler warning…it’s not a popular one.In this episode:01:11 - My personal story02:14 - How I “tested” myself to see if I was truly ready to date again06:42 - Unspoken societal stigma about how long one should wait to date again08:52 - Staying single vs. dating right away10:05 - My unpopular opinion about dating after divorce12:55 - How healing your hurt with your former partner can contribute to your personal healing16:17 - Questions to reflect on to see if you’re ready to look for a new healthy relationship18:25 - Mindset shift for dating post-divorce20:29 - Affirmations for dating post-divorceResources and links mentioned in this episodeGet my FREE Core Values Worksheet HEREFull Show Notes HERE Connect with Monica:Follow Monica on Instagram , Facebook and TikTok.To learn more about Monica, dive further into topics mentioned, or to submit a topic/guest request, visit her website at www.monicaleighblog.comFollow the podcast on Instagram and FacebookJoin Monica’s email list to become an exclusive insider