Dating After Divorce Nearly Broke Him - Until He Discovered This

From lost to aligned in love: Richard’s dating journey through the course which changed everything

Richard only had one serious relationship in his life - the one which led to marriage. He married his school sweetheart young, they were in their early 20-s; built a family, and stayed together for over 25 years. They raised two wonderful children. They weathered life’s storms and achieved milestones. However, over time, the spark was replaced with silence. What they had in common wasn’t love anymore - it was frustration, distance, and a growing sense of disconnect.

“We weren’t partners anymore. We were just two people sharing a house… getting by.”

Eventually, they agreed it didn't make any sense to persevere and separated. And for the first time in his adult life, Richard found himself single.

Entering the Dating World… Completely Unprepared

Like many newly single men, Richard entered the dating world without a roadmap. He wasn't sure what to expect, but one of his single colleagues encouraged him to sign up for online dating to "catch up on all the fun he'd missed" being married for so long.

Richard didn’t waste any time. Within a few weeks, he met a beautiful, younger woman who showed instant interest. He couldn't quite believe it at first after so many years of not being wanted in his past relationship.

She was exciting. Passionate. Intense. He was hooked.

“I felt seen again. Desired. She made me feel alive - and that felt like proof I still had something to offer.”

However, beneath the surface, the relationship was far from stable. Only a month in, she became demanding, emotionally reactive, and manipulative. Obviously, she's always been that person, but Richard initially failed to see it through his rose-tinted glasses.

She was expecting gifts, expensive nights out, constant attention, threatening to leave if Richard didn’t meet her every whim. Every time he had any contact with his ex wife to discuss the children, his girlfriend stormed off in tears. He was getting used to her putting the phone down on him if he failed to say exactly what she expected to hear and lengthy text message exchanges afterwards.

“It was becoming exhausting. One day I was her world. The next, I was the villain.”

One weekend, it was Richard's turn to have the children, so he arranged a nice day out in London. He did consider introducing his new girlfriend, but the situation was so volatile that he decided to wait. He apologised to her in advance and explained he wouldn't be around that weekend.

Her reaction hit him hard... "I think we should start dating other people", she blurted out.

He didn't hear from her for a few days, his messages were left unanswered. It was a real wake-up call, but underneath the sadness and the pain, much to his surprise, he felt relief.

However, she finally called him... in tears, telling him she loved him and asking him to come over, which he did. She was full of apologies - she only went on one date with someone else to make Richard jealous, to make him value her and commit. He realised she wasn't a terrible person, but had her own unresolved issues and insecurities, and did his best to reassure her...

It was the beginning of another cycle of highs and crashes...

After months of dramas and reconciliations, Richard ended it - that wasn't how he wanted to spend the rest of his life... but the damage lingered. He started to wonder…

“Was I the problem? Why do I either end up in loveless relationships or chaotic ones?”

The Moment of Truth

Dating, once exciting, became tedious and uninspiring.

Richard was getting older and couldn’t see a path to a meaningful connection. He felt confused, discouraged, and increasingly invisible. Women he liked reminded him too much of his recent painful experience. Women who liked and pursued him didn't spark his interest at all.

He wasn’t afraid of love or being vulnerable - he just didn’t trust himself to choose well. And he didn’t want to waste years stuck in another unhealthy pattern. So, he threw himself into work and various DIY projects. It felt good for a while; he wasn't desperately unhappy or lonely, however, he had no one to share his achievements with and no one to cheer him up on a bad day.

“I didn’t want to settle, and I didn’t know how to move forward either.”

The Shift: Investing in Himself

That’s when Richard came across "From Single to Couple" dating and relationship advice video course and enrolled thinking he's got nothing to lose and, possibly, something to gain.

He soon realised his situation wasn't unique: in fact, he felt like he has been trying to re-invent the wheel - rather unsuccessfully! Most of the answers were right in front of him.

It’s wasn't just another list of dating tips or conversation hacks, like "How to make a woman fall for you in 10 days".

It was a structured, research-based journey to uncover the beliefs, behaviours, and blind spots which had shaped his approach to love... and a clear strategy to follow.

He discovered:

• Why he was drawn to women who mirrored his past pain

• His most obvious relationship patterns

• One needs a lot more than attraction and connection to build a long-term loving relationship

• All his life, he was completely misreading women and their behaviour: can't expect a woman to think and behave like a guy

• And most importantly: how to spot red flags before getting attached and how to identify signs of a potentially great relationship

“For the first time, I had clarity. I understood what I was doing - and what I actually needed.”

A New Chapter Begins

Since completing the course, everything’s changed for Richard. Implementing the guidance wasn't easy, because real change takes time and it takes effort. Don't trust anyone promising you an instant fix - but what's a few weeks compared to the lifetime of happiness?

Richard feels confident, calm, and clear when it comes to dating. He’s no longer chasing validation or clutching at straws. He’s showing up as himself: grounded, emotionally available, and with standards and values which honour who he is today. And he can pretty quickly work out when these standards aren't met, so he's not wasting time and emotions in vain.

He recently met someone new - Emma - and for the first time, he’s excited without anxiety and nervousness.

“This time, it’s not about fixing someone, or proving something. It just feels… right.”

Richard's Feedback:

“If you’re a man who is feeling stuck, like you’re repeating the same old dating story - don’t waste another month or a year trying to figure it out alone. This course gave me back my confidence and revealed a few truths I didn't even think to consider. It gave me a future to look forward to.”

The Invitation

If you’re emotionally intelligent, driven, and ready for real love, but find yourself stuck in patterns which don’t serve you…

This course was built for you. It isn’t about gimmicks or surface-level dating advice.

It’s a deep, transformational process designed to help you:

• Uncover the patterns keeping you stuck

• Heal emotional blind spots you didn’t know you had

• Build clarity, confidence, and emotional alignment

• Create meaningful, mature relationships which are full of love and excitement - with the right person

A mature, stable relationship doesn't have to be dull. An exhilarating, thrilling relationship doesn't have to be chaotic and painfull...

You can have both. You can re-write your love story.

The path is here. All you have to do is start.

Learn more about the course here

If you're unsure or have questions, click here to book a free confidential consultation today.

Best wishes,

Mila Smith

Founder of "From Single to Couple" Relationship & Dating Consultancy