Tips for Online Dating after Divorce

4. Post photos.
You’ll get 10 times more responses if you post good pictures with your profile. No fair putting up pictures that are more than two or three years old or more than two sizes too small. Let’s face it, if you end up meeting, they’re going to find out the truth and then you’re busted and have ruined your chances. Also, be smart about the kind of photo you post. Showing too much skin will attract the wrong kind of match — unless all you’re looking for is a quick hook-up.  

5. Have fun. 
Finding love again can feel like a major big deal — especially, if you’ve loved and lost. But, you’ll attract a better match if you dump the angst. “If you’re constantly thinking if only I could find love again with someone better than my ex, good luck! You’ll only attract another miserable person,” said Dr. Gilda. So, fake it until you make it. Not to the outside world, but fake it to yourself. Look in the mirror and give yourself a good talking to about how much you’ve grown and how much you have to offer and then go out and paint the town red. Who knows? The guy who passes you the paintbrush might just be the love of your life! 


Laurie S. Moison (Hall) has written for newspapers in Vermont, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Washington, D. C. Author of four books, including "An Affair of the Mind," she has lectured nationally on sexuality, forgiveness, ethics and spirituality. She can be reached at lhall@together.net.