5 Ways to Start Dating After Divorce 😍 Divorce is one of the most traumatic events we go through, and when we reach the proverbial "light at the end of the tunnel," many of us feel that little spring in our step and start to think dating again. So how can you start off on the right foot when you're just beginning to dip your toes back into the dating pool? 1. Identify where your marriage went wrong. 2. Take it slow. 3. Consider seeing a therapist or a counselor. 4. Be honest about your past. 5. Above all else, trust yourself.