Christian Divorce – Dating after Divorce as a Christian
Dating after Divorce as a Christian:
Many Christians who Divorce have a hard time dating again after the divorce. They are conflicted about what values they still need to try to follow in thier new post-divorce dating life, as a Christian, versus the values and rules for dating as a Christian they may have followed prior to the divorce.
Here are some things to consider for dating, as a Christian, after a Divorce.
1. Ending your dream and beginning all over again seems frustrating and exciting at the same time. It is frustrating because all the things you’ve dreamed of for your spouse had ended. It is frustrating because you have these excess baggage called trauma and possibly hatred. It is frustrating because the person whom you thought you’ll be living happily ever after with has shattered that dream. And starting all over again can also cause frustration because you’ll have to learn to live in the world of courtship once again. But starting all over again can be exciting too. Whatever or however you view life after divorce might be, you will have to make sure that you seek Christian Counseling and Christian friends, so that you can be sure that you are ready before you try to begin dating again. Christian support recovery group is very important.
2. You’ll also have to consider how YOU feel about dating again. After being MARRIED to the same person for years, it will be difficult to look at another man without thinking of how you’ve been badly burned. Don’t rush into dating simply because you felt lonely or there’s a hole that needs be filled. Before you start dating, make sure that you have fully gotten over your ex and that you are ready to move forward. Consulting your Christian counselor regarding matter is the wisest thing to do. And as a Christian, you also have to remember that even though you’re no longer a virgin, you should still uphold your purity.
3. If you have children, you should also consider how they will feel about this whole thing. Although it might not have been your fault why your marriage has to end, you still have to explain to your children, whether grown up or not, why you’re considering dating again. Children will always be possessive of their family and they will always try to sabotage your dates (and patch you and daddy up) until you’ve made them understand that your love for them will never be replaced by anyone.
4. You and your spouse have been going to the same church, in the same crowd, with the same friends and been together to almost all of family gatherings. If you will start dating again, you surely have to consider these areas. Being a Christian who has gone through divorce, you’ll surely be the “talk of the town” and once you bring your date to any of these gathering, you’ll surely be the “talk of the century”! Does this mean then you should not bring your boyfriend/date to any of the family gatherings or reunions? Well, if you are not ashamed of your date or if you surely believe that you’re not doing anything against the God and man, then why not, right?
5. After considering 1-4, its now time to choose your dating partner carefully. I surely believe you don’t want to face another divorce lawyer for the rest of you life! You are supposed to be wiser now than you have been when you first said “I do”. And even though you might not be ready to walk down the aisle again, it would be to your advantage if you’ll carefully consider your dates by setting criteria of the type of person you wanted to date with. However, a word of caution, don’t set your criteria too high nor too low. The downfall of dating after divorce is that we’ll try to look for someone who is the total opposite of your ex. This might be good, but it can also has a devastating effect. So be very careful in choosing whom to date.
6. You’ll also have to consider your physical appearance. If you’ve been dumped by your husband because he has found someone sexier and better looking than you, then you’ll never get to date again if you will go out looking like that! The most common thing why men lose interest in their wives is because of appearance. Most women will become complacent and would no longer care about their appearances after they are married and have children. But a man would still like to find excitement whenever he looks at his wife, no matter how much weight she had gained after giving to their children. The moment the wife stop caring how she looks, that is the time the husband’s eyes start to wander. And if the reason why you are divorced was because your husband’s eyes have wandered, then this should cause you to start getting fit again before you tackle on the dating world!
7. How about wardrobe? Does wardrobe play an important role in dating? Well, being a Christian, we are advised by the Scripture that we should be careful with what we wear lest we cause our brothers to sin. With this, it would be wise to consult Christian friends who knows your tastes better and what clothes suits you best. If you’ve joined a Christian Divorce Support Group, you can also ask them about this matter. Surely these people will understand your dilemma even though it might seem trivial.
These are just some of the things that you should consider before jumping into the moving world of dating. When uncertain, always ask for advice. When conflicted, call your trusted friends and even your counselor. Never allow your doubts to stay as doubts and regret things later on. And when you’re not ready, do not do it for the sake of the people who are pushing you to do. Do not go dating just to get these people off of your back. Go dating only when you are ready.
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Can you help me find a divorce support group…?
Question by OK Go: Can you help me find a divorce support group…?
that is not Christian? I recently got of a 7 year relationship and we were engaged, I did not get a divorce but the experience and length were equally traumatizing. All I have seen is Christian stuff, and I am obviously a woman, that was with another woman. I need something gay friendly. Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Answer by Bud
Ma’am, I’m a straight male human. It’s the human part that is responding to you. Family, friends, persons that you like are the best therapy. Keep your mind anywhere else but the break up. I know it’s hard gay, straight, doesn’t matter a loss is a loss. Christians are the last place to look for help, so much for the christian ethic of love one another. Avoid another relationship for a bit, a few months whatever, you’ll know. I’m not aware of any groups for support, however I do know they all say the same thing, get back to the ones that love you and accept you, the rest will come together. I hope you get through this and find happiness again.
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Is there any online Christian support groups that anyone knows of? I use to attend a group called….?
Question by Sarah N: Is there any online Christian support groups that anyone knows of? I use to attend a group called….?
Celebrate Recovery. After I went through the class, I became a leader for sexually, emotionally, physically abusive group for woman. They have groups in the same state I live, but so far away. Do any of you guys know of any online Christian support groups for women?
9 months of marriage & 7 weeks , 3 days pregnant
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Answer by faith
Cafemom has several different support groups. I would just google it and see what comes up.
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Biblical Reasons for Divorce
Are there biblical reasons for divorce? Well, our God is not an evil God who simply hated divorce for the sake of hating it. Our God is a compassionate God, that is why he had created marriage in the first place.
If you are a Christian and you’re thinking of divorcing your spouse, please read on. Try to understand, in God’s perspective, why He had never allowed divorce in the first place.
Some people claims that God has not set a fine line for reasons for divorcing your spouse. They said that God has left some “gray areas” when in comes to divorce. Is this so? Well, in Malachi 2:16 it says “I hate divorce,” says the LORD God of Israel. Does this mean we are doomed to be with our spouse for the rest of our lives? Well, technically speaking, that is the vow that you have taken during your wedding…“for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, ’til death do us part”
However, as I mentioned earlier, our God is a compassionate God. He does allow divorce to happen as long as it has to do with marital unfaithfulness. With the passage quoted above, a verse before it says “So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful to the wife of your youth.” God does understand that once someone cheated, trust can never be regained. And a family without trust is no longer a family.
What are your reasons for thinking of divorcing your spouse? Has it to do with marital unfaithfulness? This is one of the grounds or reasons that God has given His people to make divorce legitimate in His eyes. Yes, you have read correctly, there are more than one reason the God will allow divorce.
It says in 1 Corinthians 7:12-13 “ If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. 13 And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him.” The second Biblical reason for divorce is when your spouse is against your religious beliefs and has decided to divorce you.
Aside from these two passages mentioned, there are no other Biblical reasons for divorcing your spouse. You may be hurting and would really like to bail out, but as a child of God, we’re hoping that you will allow us to help you before you make such a big move.
Should evengelical pastors require couples they marry to recieve extensive pre-marital counseling and classes?
Question by activeinsixties: Should evengelical pastors require couples they marry to recieve extensive pre-marital counseling and classes?
Right now the divorce rate among Christians is nearly as high as for society in general, even though most Churches oppose divorce. It seems like requiring extensive premarital counseling and Bible study about marriage expectations would help prepare people for marriage and help reduce the divorce rate. Certainly Christians need to do whatever is possible reduce divorce, and it seems that this may help
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Answer by Happy
Yes!
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Don’t believe in divorce…. how to get through it as a Christian?
Question by beecharmer: Don’t believe in divorce…. how to get through it as a Christian?
Without going into a lot of details, my husband of fifteen years has been going through a lot since coming home from his last deployment. He left me and the kids over a year ago. We have been to counseling, etc. He thinks he wants a divorce now. I know if he is determined to go through with it, then I have no choice. My question is really geared towards Christians who have struggled with divorce when it’s against their personal beliefs. This is a belief we once shared. Any advice on how to get through it?
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Answer by J
You can’t make your husband stay with you. If he wants a divorce there is nothing you can do about it. You have done everything to make it right. You just have to pick up the pieces and move on. I dont think that God will look down on you because you tried everything. Im very sorry that your going through all this. Good luck
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Should I keep trying to save my marriage? My husband has filed for divorce and refuses counseling.?
Question by mystery: Should I keep trying to save my marriage? My husband has filed for divorce and refuses counseling.?
I have been praying daya nd night for a miracle, I have requested court ordered counseling, and the counseling will be done by the pastor and staff from my church, should I have jope that he will come to his senses? We were both raised in Christian homes and he has admitted to me that he knows that what he is doing is wrong and that he is just angry and hurt and hopefully he will come to his senses.
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Answer by nondescript
Praying is a waste of time. It sounds like you are trying to use your religious beliefs as a sledgehammer to get him to stay. This is probably because you don’t really want to address the real issues in your marriage.
Instead of trying to coerce him into listening to a pastor, try talking to him yourself. Lack of communication is the primary reason relationships fail.
It’s no wonder why atheists tend to have lower divorce rates.
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Wife wants to divorce me just because im not Christian?
Question by Super F1 Man: Wife wants to divorce me just because im not Christian?
Ive been married for about five years now and my wife recently has decided that she would like a divorce. Now I have never cheated on her
I dont verbally abuse her, I love her with all my heart. Im working and going to school full-time. The only reason my wife would like a divorce is simply because im not no longer Christian anymore. I dont like to go church anymore or really be Christ like if you would like to call it that, for reasons that I dont feel necessary to disclose. I have a drink of beer like maybe twice a month but not excessively. I curse here and there I must admit I slip up a lot. But other than that I dont really see whats wrong with what im doing so much that she just wants out. She says she doesnt like cursing so agreed to try my best to not curse. My wife wont listen to me or consider counseling, just nothing but threats of divorce, what can I do?
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Answer by Duff Man
She should of thought about that before she married you.
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