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Can you date while going through a separation?
Is Dating ok during a separation? As long as you are living apart, and abide by any legal agreements, dating while separated is legal. A separation is not the same as a divorce because you are legally married to your spouse, regardless of the duration of your separation period.
Can you sleep with someone while going through a divorce?
Getting a divorce but still sleeping together is likely to result in your petition being denied and dismissed if you filed on the basis of irreconcilable differences; If you filed on the basis of fault grounds, such as adultery, desertion, or habitual drunkenness; sex during divorce could be seen as condonation.
Should you date someone who is separated but not divorced?
There are many men and women who have a rule when it comes to dating someone who is separated but not divorced yet: they won’t do it. Each person has to decide what is right for him or her, but I have an opinion on this subject.
Do men feel the same way about dating after a divorce?
You had too much going on during your divorce to possibly consider dating. Therefore, you seem to think all men should feel the same way. I assure you, they do not. But you are correct in proceeding with a sense of caution. Not so much because he’s too busy with lawyers.
What happens to my marriage if I date during divorce?
As far as the courts are concerned, you are still legally married until the divorce is finalized. In states that recognize fault in a divorce case, dating during divorce can be viewed as adultery.
Why would a man list himself as divorced but really separated?
Not because he listed himself as divorced but is really separated. But, most likely, because he’s still emotionally reeling from the death of his relationship. I wrote about this extensively here, in a post called “When Do You Begin Dating Again After a Long-Term Relationship or Marriage?”