Hi everyone, and welcome to DatingTroubles.
DatingTroubles was created because modern dating feels very different when you’re no longer in your 20s — and most advice online doesn’t acknowledge that.
I was married for 18 years and went through a divorce that forced me to relearn who I was, how relationships work now, and how to navigate dating in a world that had changed while I hadn’t been paying attention.
When I started looking for guidance, I found a lot of dating advice that felt unrealistic, overly simplified, or clearly written for a much younger audience. Much of it ignored the emotional weight that comes with long-term relationships, divorce, healing, and starting over later in life.
DatingTroubles exists to fill that gap.
This is a space for people who:
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Are dating after divorce or long-term relationships
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Feel confused or discouraged by modern dating norms
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Want honest conversation without judgment
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Are working on healing, confidence, and healthy boundaries
You don’t need to have everything figured out to be here.
You don’t need to present a perfect version of yourself.
This community is about sharing real experiences, asking real questions, and learning from people who understand what it’s like to start again — emotionally and practically.
If you’re feeling lost, frustrated, hopeful, cautious, or all of the above, you’re in the right place.
When you’re ready, head over to Introductions and share as much (or as little) of your story as you’re comfortable with.
I’m really glad you’re here.
— Founder, DatingTroubles
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