If he's already getting a divorce, is it okay to date him?

United States
July 26, 2008 4:05pm CST
is it ever okay to begin a relationship with a man who is "in the process" of getting a divorce??
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12 responses
@palonghorn (5479)
• United States
26 Jul 08
I would have to say it depends on the situation. Has he filed for divorce and is in the middle of just getting the paperwork finalized? Is he living on his own, or been living on his own for sometime? I moved in with my s/o and we were both in the middle of divorcing our spouses. I had been living on my own for over a year, and was just waiting to sign the final divorce papers. I was completely divorced a month after we moved in together. He had been living on his own for a year, and was also waiting for it to be finalized. He was divorced, legally, two months after we started living together. We have been together a little over 3 years. However, if he had not been living on his own, and filed for divorce long before I came into the picture, I think I would have waited. There are plenty of unhappily married men that will tell you they are going to get a divorce, but never file for divorce.
• United States
26 Jul 08
Wish I can answer all your Questions but its not happening to me. Im just really wondering about this issue coz you know its really happening.
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• United States
26 Jul 08
I know too many women who have fallen into something like that, it usually does not end good. A lot of men say they are currently getting a divorce, but in reality they aren't. I would just wait until he is a completely single man, with no sign of ever having a wife, living alone and without that baggage. If you want to be with someone who is experiencing this, wait until they are completely clear of it, or things may not be too fun. You don't want to get involved with that.
• United States
26 Jul 08
Actually I am not in a situation like this..I just asked this question coz you know, its really happening ... Anyway thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts :)
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
27 Jul 08
I think it's ok, because they are divorcing anyway.. And the meaning of divorce means that the marriage is over and he is gonna be single again.. Though many may feel that it's not right, but it takes two hands to clap, and it's about the two of u, and as long as, the other party can make u feel secure, and y not??
• United States
28 Jul 08
I would assume sometimes it is. It really depends on how he handling the divorce. You may be part of a rebound relationship if you're not careful. And sometimes all of the divorce stuff in general can be tricky. You just have to make that you both see eye to eye with your relationship.
• United States
27 Jul 08
It is never OK to date a man until he actuall HAS the fianl divorce papers in his hand and shows them to you. PERIOD! This is a B.S, line men have given women for way too long. If he is not divorced..he is MARRIED and you have no right to date him! (Men lie about this ALL the time and it really amazes me that women still fall for it!)His wife may not know he is lying to get other women and it culd hurt her. lat it go and do not date this gut unitl he has final divorce papers to show you and, with no excuses, he does show them to you.
• United States
27 Jul 08
If he has moved out of the house with the wife. I think that if he is still living with her saying he is going to get divorced it is NOT ok. Besides, you are just setting yourself up for misery if you get involved in that situation. Never believe a man that is still living with the other woman.
@laglen (19759)
• United States
27 Jul 08
I would at least wait til he is done. Too much drama.
@jiangxj (45)
• China
27 Jul 08
Okay,if you like!when i was 15 years old,one day, my father told me that person's life is too short,so happy everyday is most important thing .Then,i just were a little girl,couldn't know its deep means. well,my dear,do you know the means?do you know what is most important for you ,it's money\ work\ love or family\ kids\ custom or others? now,give youself the answer and it must be from your heart.if you also think happy is most important for you,you can answer your question. who can tell you what will happen tomorrow?who?only you can tell youself your real feeling.now,only DATE not engage,nor marry to him immediately ,WHAT shoule be worried?
@dextornap (333)
• India
27 Jul 08
I think it s ok. But before getting engage with that guy please inquire about him fully. Try to find out the reason why he is getting divorce. He may have some bad habits or something else because of that he is getting divorce. Becuase it may effect your life also at later stage. If he have a serious problem then better be careful.
• United States
26 Jul 08
i believe it is ok to date him as long as you are comfortable with it because if your not comfortable neither will your relationship be
• United States
27 Jul 08
still married Big red Flag girl I've done it ... It's not worth your hard earned time .... He still married... Going through this time time period a man can have his cake and eat it to... He Free for now.. Having a big fat PARTY... If you are the first woman that just so happens to get this so called wonderful man be careful because he only has 49 to go before his big DDDDDDD... Besides he could always go back to his wife and you my friend have wasted your very hard earned play time to a loser... So if he want to see you wait for the big D is over... Not unless you are only about getting some.. Please don't get tangled in his wed... I've even asked to see papers. Don't be afraid to ask questions... and reminber the x-wife is not away to big bad dog he claimes she is... Do the math... If big red flags start to pop up that my friend is time to go.. BE SAFE
@daninuk (145)
• United States
27 Jul 08
I don't have personal experience with this kind of problem, but I think that a specific amount of confidence, commitment and comfort is necessary in any relationship. Without those factors, you will not be able to build and develop a successful relationship, regardless of whether he is single, separated or already divorced.