While Aunt Debbie may have some wisdom, we’d rather leave it to the pros. So we spoke to a handful of dating coaches and relationship experts for their best tips for dating after Read on, but don’t forget: Being on your own is just fine , too. Whether you just left a bad marriage, or have been in the dating world for decades, it makes sense to feel like it’s your turn to find love.

(This could go for women too I suppose, but I date men.) Of course, you can always date younger, but that’s a whole other list! Anyway, here are 5.

You might have young kids…or be an empty nester. Yes, dating after 40 looks different than it used to. To help you find love at this point in your life, I have some customized tips to help you go from being 40 and single…to being 40 and in love! So you might decide to keep things casual. Cohen, Ph. It only gives the illusion that it does. So be vulnerable.