If you find yourself ready to start dating again after your divorce, you are not alone. Many people share this same feeling. Whether you were married for a short time or for 3 decades, you may be reluctant to start dating again.

Let's face it; your dating game may be a little rusty. Well, relax. Because in this article I will show you 7 tips to help you start dating after a divorce. So let's get started.

1. Start by letting your family and friends know you are ready to start dating again.

In many cases, your friends may have a person in mind you may like to meet. They may have just been reluctant to tell you because they didn't know you were ready.

2. Try one of those online dating sites.

You can join one of those sites and begin meeting people that are more like you. Sometimes these dating sites have a place just for people ready to start dating after a divorce. So do an online search and find one that you like.

3. Start going out with your friends again.

Enjoy going out with your friends again. It'll help loosen you up. You can go to a nice sports bar or a cool place to get some java. Either way, these are both places that singles hang out at so it's a good place to start.

4. Get a new hobby or craft.

A cool way to start dating after a divorce is to take on a new hobby or craft. It doesn't really matter what it is. Maybe hiking, or bike riding, tennis, toastmasters and so on. Odds are, you'll be interacting with new people and you may meet the person you would like to start dating.

5. Join the gym and get back in shape.

The gyms are full of single and divorced people just like you. It's a great way to meet somebody new. Don't be pushy about it. Just be friendly to the people you meet. This way, you'll get back into shape while meeting new people. It's a win-win.

6. Go to functions for recently divorced people.

A lot of these types of functions are held at a church or local community center. Be friendly to all the people you meet and open to meeting new people. It's a good place to get your feet wet in the dating scene again without actually dating.

7. Go to the mall and smile at every person you make eye contact with.

I know, this one sounds silly. But follow me on this. If you want to start dating after your divorce, odds are your social skills are a little rusty. So here's a tip for you.

When you walk through the mall, smile at every person you make eye contact with and say "hi". It'll help you become more confident and social. You'll be surprised at how many people smile back at you. And besides, you never know when you might meet that special person you'd like to date.

I hope these dating after a divorce tips were useful to you. It's a tough transition, so don't try to go it alone okay? Talk to your friends and do some research on it to help you along the way.