Divorced Men Make a Good Catch: Have You Ever Dated Someone Who's Been Through a Divorce?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/03 21:00:00

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Divorce has become a part of our social fabric, says RSVP's relationship expert and psychologist, John Aiken. "I think the stigma has really dropped away with regards to divorce. There are more people getting divorced than ever, it's something that's commonplace in the media, with celebrities, and kids are growing up with divorce, they're coming from divorced families," he says.

And, according to The Age, there are a slew of reasons supporting the stance that divorced men make a good catch. These include everything from relationship experience to character building. However, the article points out, that individuals and their past relationships should be examined on a case-by-case basis. Have you ever dated someone who's been through a divorce?

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Hula girl - Friends not Fol... 2012/07/05 08:21:53

Yes

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Divorce men are not a good catch. Baggage comes with them.
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Tennessee3501 2012/07/05 19:03:16

No

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I have been married for 48 years. Being straight, I would not date a divorced man if my wife threw me out of the house tomorrow! LOL !

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reg to Tenness... 2012/07/05 19:06:13

you deserve and need a CDM

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YOMOMMA to reg 2012/07/05 22:23:25

whats a CDM?

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reg to YOMOMMA 2012/07/06 09:12:25

a Cadbury's Dairy Milk! (its an old british advert that gave a square of chocolate to anyone who did a deed on a ribbon in a madeal form......its ok...its my sense of humour loool)

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reg to reg 2012/07/06 09:13:06

that should be "medal"

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Weronikus 2012/07/05 19:00:46

No

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I'm way to young to be thinking about stuff like that ^.^".

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YOMOMMA to Weronikus 2012/07/05 22:23:57

then go play! OR observe!

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Weronikus to YOMOMMA 2012/07/06 03:05:08

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I don't play anymore. I'm 15, I don't do such kiddy things. And why should I observe? Observing is boring.

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LisaSmith to Weronikus 2012/07/06 06:48:08

Actually you can learn a lot from observing.

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Weronikus to LisaSmith 2012/07/06 07:37:50

I am not saying you can't learn a lot from observing, but simply saying I don't particularily like doing it. I'd rather stay home and read a book.

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LisaSmith to Weronikus 2012/07/06 15:42:48

Then read books. Enjoy being young while you can because it doesn't last long. Pretty soon it is work work work.

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Weronikus to LisaSmith 2012/07/06 15:57:26

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I know what it will be. It will start after the summer vacation, since I'm going to one of the top high schools, which really take the all out of you. And after that the studies, which won't be easy either. Then my work as a vet - it probably won't be easy either, especially the operations. But I try to look at it enthuisiastically - as long as I will like what I do, I will not feel the weight on my shoulders.

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LisaSmith to Weronikus 2012/07/06 16:02:42

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Liking what you do is very important.

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Weronikus to LisaSmith 2012/07/06 16:36:06

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I think so too. If I didn't like what I do, there would be no sense in doing it.

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reg to Weronikus 2012/07/09 16:40:43

at 15 of course it is....you have no time nor abillity at that age to do anything that needs thought....i was once 15 too you know.....but...the difference was i never tried to tell my elders and more life expierenced people such things...but...you will learn in about 40 years...you'll get there......

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Weronikus to reg 2012/07/09 18:56:37

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Oh god... I'm so sorry if you felt bad or anything, I didn't mean to be mean... I just said what I feel... God, sometimes I just say something not thinking what others will think of it... I am so sorry...

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reg to Weronikus 2012/07/09 23:11:13

no no no...not at all.....simple fact...dont beat yourself up over it. your young go out and take the world by the anckles and giive it a good shake.....10 years from now you will be changing nappies......

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Weronikus to reg 2012/07/10 05:26:14

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Isn't that good? I want to have a steady life, with a husband and 2 kids.

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reg to Weronikus 2012/07/10 16:00:27

yes, of course it is. it's what all women want...quite natural...and normal but not nessacarily for men (all men)

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Weronikus to reg 2012/07/10 16:48:32

Well then, I'll keep searching. If I won't find him, I'll happily spend time with my sister's kids. I will try to accept the fate life gave me.

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Ray the Dog! 2012/07/05 18:55:51

Yes

More than once!!

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BIG BAD JOHN R. 2012/07/05 18:53:02

Yes

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SECOND WIFE, LASTED SHORTER THAN THE FIRST, BIG MESS

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cmpiercerd 2012/07/05 18:48:42

No

No. But I have sure hell caused many to happen! Damn it!

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reg 2012/07/05 18:44:37

No

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hang on a minuet....wot about us confirmed batchelors then? we dont ask for a commitment, dont expect one, are loaded, no kids to worrry about no unexpected visits from angry ex's just fun and frolics......mind you....you will have to put up with trolling through the countryside for miles on end walks....talknig to birds (ones that fly) and watching these go by..............................

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john to reg 2012/07/05 21:30:00

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i suggest you change your CV....lmfao....a train loving mountain climbing marathon walking young ladies are hard to find...lol

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reg to john 2012/07/09 16:35:56

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a blessing in disguise????

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cmpiercerd to reg 2012/07/09 22:21:17

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AMEN !! And had fun getting here. W/O KIDS !! So, Now those young women who are emerging from schools. Transitioning from schools. Well, let's just say thank you parents. You created my retirement pleasure. Have a good retirement.

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reg to cmpiercerd 2012/07/09 23:14:50

i shall..... thank you

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deadshot 2012/07/05 18:39:52

Yes

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I'm a divorcee who dated and then married another divorcee. So, um... yes.

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King Anti-Christ 666 2012/07/05 18:36:44

Yes

i dated 5 chicks that was goin trough a divorce , but me personaly i dont want to get married and go trough all that crap ,

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blindfaith 2012/07/05 18:33:16

No

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My wife said she would never date a divorcee, "if he's not good enough for her, he's not good enough for me", that's the way she sees it :))

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kzb75 2012/07/05 18:28:29

Yes

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Unfortunately YES many times, since most of you women believe in marrying & having children with the first abusive douchebags because of no father of your own and no real moral support from a fake mother and really immature friends, everyone is suffering for it, especially the children, I could go on for days about this but you get the idea.

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Tony Cicarella 2012/07/05 18:19:47

Yes

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I'm on Marriage number 4 so I must be one hell of a good catch, LOL. Seriously though after divorce number 3, I did some serious soul searching. Not that it was all me but I had to take responsibility for the issues I owned. I was choosing the wrong people to get emotionally involved with. After coming to Christ and giving my life to him he eventually lead me to my soul mate. We have been married Five years now and r very happy. The problem with me and a lot of folks is we don't usually take the time to figure out what really went wrong. It's too easy to just blame the ex. Take time to heal and get rid of the baggage. Think about what u need to do to be a better spouse next time. If I had done that I might only be on marriage number 2 not 4. Just friendly advice from someone who took the long hard road.

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Kat 'CARROT' 2012/07/05 18:12:44

Yes

if i liked them then yeah

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Amy ♥ not so furious ♥ 2012/07/05 18:01:53

Yes

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i meant no... a good catch is a perch, walleye, trout, salmon... I dont date... most of you already know that =)

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Stan Kapusta 2012/07/05 17:56:20

No

My divorced brother did. Now together.They are very happy. Sometimes divorce is a good thing.

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Gahnzo 2012/07/05 17:35:42

Yes

I think the second time around, men and women (some) are not as willing and determined to try to change the person they are with. I think that's a huge problem with first marriages.. you marry the person and THEN... well, maybe you can just change this about you, then.... would you change that for me.... and how about.... will you not do that.... pretty soon you have someone who you don't recognize and guess what you created them. Second time around, men and women are not as apt to become who you think they want you to be... I think in my own life now, it's this is how I am.. take it or leave it...if you take it, you'll also be appreciated for who you are and not what I think you should be... JMO....and everyone's got one..

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Derbyhat 2012/07/05 17:32:54

Yes

My Ex !

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Lizzy 2012/07/05 17:21:31

Yes

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I have dated a divorced man + they are Not a good catch, they have loads of baggage, are looking for a mug to take them on, have a home provided + all it`s comforts.
I would steer well clear. Too many problems as you age to consider marriage agaain.
Life is much simpler + stress free on your own.

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3kidsandamom 2012/07/05 16:59:51

Yes

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My husband & I have both been through a divorce, this time we knew what we wanted and were both unwilling to compromise since we knew where that would get us (another divorce). People need to remember you can't change someone to make them who you want them to be. Most people(not all) who have been divorced realize this and look for someone they are compatible with as they are instead of someone they have to 'fix'.

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