Divorce is fairly common nowadays, so if you are dating and you are over 40 there is a good chance that you will meet someone who was previously married. This may feel a little strange, but it doesn’t have to stop you from having a wonderful relationship – you just need to prepare for a few things that may occur in the relationship.

Here are four things that might happen if you date a divorced man.

1. 4 Things That Might Happen If You Date A Divorced Man: Children May Be Involved

If he was married for a while there is a good chance he will have children of his own. This isn’t a big factor for most people, but if you don’t like children you should really think about whether you want to continue the relationship or not. After all, his children will always be in his life, so if the relationship becomes serious they will be a part of your life too.

2. It Might Take A While To Meet The Family

If he has children with his ex-wife it might take a while before you are introduced to them. Don’t take this personally, as it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t like you – it just means he values his children, and doesn’t want to cause unnecessary pain in their life. If you continue dating and the relationship becomes serious he will eventually introduce you. So be patient and focus on growing the relationship, rather than meeting the children.

3. You Might Feel Tempted To Check Out The Ex

If you know the name of the ex you may feel tempted to check them out, but you should avoid doing this. Many people end up comparing themselves to the ex, which can be very upsetting. The only thing that matter is he wants to be with you now, so don’t focus on who he was with in the past.

4. His Previous Marriage May Affect The Way He Acts

It is possible that he will still be dealing with leftover emotions from his marriage, and this may affect the way he acts. If he was in a very volatile relationship he may avoid conflict, or he may go quiet when you disagree. However this isn’t necessarily a bad thing; everyone has flaws, and if he is actively working on being better in a relationship it shouldn’t be a problem.