Dating again after twenty years — where do you even begin?
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After a long marriage I find myself single, and the world of dating feels entirely foreign. Apps, profiles, 'talking stages' — none of it existed the last time I met someone.
For those who have been through this, what helped you feel ready? Did you start with friends of friends, groups, or did you dive into the apps?
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