When you were married, a lot of your attention and spare time was spent on your marriage. Now that you’re divorced, it can be hard to know what to do with all the extra time that follows your separation. One good way to spend this time is by revamping your post-divorce social life. Doing so can really help you adjust to your new situation…
Post-Divorce Social Life: Reconnecting
Evaluate current friends
The time after your divorce is good for taking stock. This can apply to things like finances, career decisions, and even friends. In fact, one thing to consider about your post-divorce social life is who exactly your friends are. More notably, are they the kind of friends you want to keep around?
If you realize some of your current friends aren’t good for you, don’t be afraid to cut them out. This is true for any time, but it’s especially important now. What you need are true friends who support you and you enjoy being around. Friends who are negative, mean, or just not pleasant to be with might not be great “friends” after all.
Reconnect with old friends
While it’s good to trim your friend circle if you need too, your post-divorce social life isn’t just about canceling friendships. In fact, it can also involve rekindling some old ones. Sometimes, good friends drift apart due to reasons outside of their control. However, now that you have that new control over your life, it might be time to reach back out.
Don’t be afraid to reach back out to some old friends of yours. Many times, they’ll be glad you did and happy to reconnect. In fact, some of them might’ve distanced themselves to give you space due to your previous relationship. Now that it’s over, they’ll be glad to catch up and you can hash things out.
Make new friends
Of course, don’t forget to go and make some new friends as well! You’ve got the ability to pursue the kind of things you enjoy without having to worry about someone else’s opinion. That includes things like hobbies, clubs, and other interests. Doing so is a great way to meet new like-minded people and improve your post-divorce social life.
