"If you've gone through a divorce recently, you may be worried that you'll never find love again. Being in a painful marriage which ends in divorce can often leave women feeling unloved, or worse, unlovable. Feeling sad, lonely, rejected, and betrayed are all common reactions to separation and divorce but feeling unlovable can be one of the most painful. Here are a few things you can do to regain your sense of lovability."
"Spend time with the people who DO love you. If your spouse has fallen out of love with you, or fallen in love with someone else, it can feel devastating. It's crucial that you reach out to the people in your life who truly see you, value you, and love you. Spend time with your best friend, the women in your book group or tennis team, an old college friend, or your favorite colleague."
"Spend time loving yourself. I know it sounds like a cliche, but it is actually true that in order to heal from a divorce, you have to spend time figuring out who you are and what you like. Then, go and do the things that bring you pleasure. From tiny things (go buy those pineapples that you love but your ex hated) to the medium (repaint the living room the color YOU love)"
Divorce frequently leaves women feeling sad, lonely, rejected, betrayed, and sometimes unlovable. Surrounding oneself with people who truly see, value, and love you helps remind you of your best qualities. Reclaiming lovability requires active self-care and rediscovery of personal likes, from small pleasures to larger life changes. Engaging in activities that bring pleasure and practicing micro acts of kindness can move attention outward and aid healing. It is important to clarify what you like, want, and need in life before beginning to date again to foster healthier future relationships.
Read at Psychology Today
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