# A Man's Guide To Dating After Divorce (Or Long Term Relationship)

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Podcast: [ManTalks Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mantalks-podcast-2748)
Published: 2026-08-06T14:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://mantalks.com/podcast
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## Resource

Navigating the dating world after a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship can feel overwhelming and confronting. I share essential, practical guidance for men re-entering the dating scene after being out of it for years. From allowing yourself to grieve before jumping back in, to leading with radical clarity and avoiding online pessimism, I walk you through how to approach this new chapter with confidence. Tune in to discover how to embrace a beginner’s mindset and set yourself up for meaningful, healthy connections. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Dating After a Long-Term Relationship Is So Challenging 01:39 - The Grief and Loss Behind the End of a Marriage 03:28 - How Your Nervous System Is Preconditioned by Past Relationships 05:07 - Step 1: Grieve First and Conduct a Relationship Autopsy 10:00 - Step 2: Embrace a Beginner’s Mindset and Let It Be Awkward 14:30 - Step 3: Lead with Radical Clarity, Honesty, and Transparency 19:06 - Avoiding the Trap of Modern Dating Pessimism *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worth Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance .  Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or Podchaser . It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community , and help others find the tools and trai…

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