A Man's Guide To Dating After Divorce (Or Long Term Relationship)

A Man's Guide To Dating After Divorce (Or Long Term Relationship)

August 6, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 665

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The episode provides practical guidance for men navigating dating after divorce or a long-term relationship.

Navigating the dating world after a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship can feel overwhelming and confronting. I share essential, practical guidance for men re-entering the dating scene after being out of it for years. From allowing yourself to grieve before jumping back in, to leading with radical clarity and avoiding online pessimism, I walk you through how to approach this new chapter with confidence. Tune in to discover how to embrace a beginner’s mindset and set yourself up for meaningful, healthy connections. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Dating After a Long-Term Relationship Is So Challenging 01:39 - The Grief and Loss Behind the End of a Marriage 03:28 - How Your Nervous System Is Preconditioned by Past Relationships 05:07 - Step 1: Grieve First and Conduct a Relationship Autopsy 10:00 - Step 2: Embrace a Beginner’s Mindset and Let It Be Awkward 14:30 - Step 3: Lead with Radical Clarity, Honesty, and Transparency 19:06 - Avoiding the Trap of Modern Dating Pessimism *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your…

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Host: Connor Beaton

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