Life after divorce can seem impossibly scary. Dating again can seem like climbing a mountain. You thought your previous relationship would last until death 'til you part, so it's normal to feel jaded after the end your marriage. Though you may feel discouraged about love, it is possible to move on again. With enough time, you can even start dating again. There is, after all, life after divorce.

The first step is to take the time to grieve the end of the relationship. You need to not only believe that the relationship is really over, but also that you can move on and date again. Talk to friends and family members about how you are feeling, break old habits – things you used to do with your ex-spouse – and move reminders of the failed marriage so that you can't see them.

Stay busy after a divorce, as this will keep your mind focused on the present versus the past. Make plans with friends and family members. Once you feel like you are ready to date again, ask the people in your life for advice or if they know people they could set you up with. Going to a social function or even on a short coffee date doesn't mean you're headed to the altar again. To lead a full life after a divorce means seeing what's out there. If you don't put a lot of pressure on yourself, then you are bound to have more success in everything from work to dating again.

The key to moving on after a divorce is to get out of the house and meet new people. This is a great time to join clubs and to volunteer. If you end up in social situations that interest you, you will then be more likely to engage with other people. The key to dating again is to meet possible candidates. If you are out doing things that interest you, then it's more likely that you'll meet people who share your interests.