The two of you go on a few dates, and you both realise you’ve hit it off. You decide to take the new relationship to more serious levels. Congratulations on your new relationship!
As with any new relationship, and most especially since you are coming out of a divorce, the first few months of dating feel amazing and great. You’re inspired, motivated, and all smiles. Nothing can put you in a bad mood, especially with cupid hovering around you. But all the excitement may blind you to the small things you do that may potentially harm your new relationship.
I’ve rounded up the six things you need to watch out for if you want to keep this new relationship healthy and happy.
You wouldn’t want another “uncoupling” in the future, right?
1. Assuming your new partner is perfect.
He always looks clean and shaven. He can be up before you to brew your coffee and can whip up a hearty breakfast. Lastly, he never forgets to put down the toilet seat after each use. So he checked off your standards of an ideal man.
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He brings you flowers for no reason and, no fast food for him when he takes you out, it’s to a nice restaurant. He texts you several times a day and calls nightly. He listens and shows concern for your problems. He is absolutely perfect, exactly the man you’ve always wanted.
While this may convince you to consider marrying (again!) soon, why don’t you give the relationship more time? You might be too caught up in the honeymoon phase of a new relationship and view him as perfect but, only time will tell you who he really is.