One of the biggest surprises, after a divorce, is how many good friends drift away. But, don't take it personally. It happens to everyone. Most divorced women need to try to make new friends and to make an extra effort to meet people. Every gal needs someone to talk to. Here are some creative ways to start a new life after divorce.
Online Divorce Support Groups and Social Networking Sites
After divorce, finding new friends online is a good way to start getting back into the world. Divorced women have lost half their money, half their life, and most of their friends. But, even the most shell-shocked gals can start building online social networks and work their way up to real-world groups. Here are some places to meet people to start a new life:
- Search for “online divorce support groups”.
- Look for friends, old and new, on MySpace.com or Facebook.com. People who can’t locate online friends can chit chat through the “Six Degrees of Separation” game on Facebook. It's always good for a laugh.
- Be cautious about giving out phone numbers or addresses to strangers.
Local Divorce Support Groups – One of the First Places to Meet People After a Divorce
Once a woman realizes she’s not the only divorcee who has lost her social network, it’s time to try a “real world” support group. Here’s how:
