Depending on how long you've been off the market you might be having a little bit of difficulty with the idea of dating after a divorce. The longer it's been the more difficulty you might have diving right in. It's perfectly alright to wait awhile before you get started but it is one of those things that will get easier, to some degree with practice.

Things have changed a bit in the last decade or so. Whether it's been 5 years since you've dated someone new or 25 years there will be a bit of a learning curve as you adjust to a whole new (and technically savvy) world of modern dating.

The first rule to get used to is that women expect you to be 'reachable.' With cell phones, computers, text messaging, email, and plain old-fashioned land line phones, there's absolutely no reason to take a week to call back after the first date. If you make that mistake, plan for an ear full or a hang up because she's moved on without you. Women aren't willing to wait around very long for you to make up your mind or play it cool.

Modern technology can be a great thing though. Even when it comes to dating there is much to gain by taking advantage of the technology that is available. You can use the Internet not only to find dates (through Internet dating or matchmaking sites) but also to help you find suitable places to take your date.

Use the Internet to find out what events and activities are going on around your town so you can take your date somewhere a little unique. If you want to really stand out, don't take her to the same places that everyone else is going. Do something adventurous. Embrace technology and it will serve you well.

Here's a little bit of freebie unsolicited advice: no matter how tempting it is to navigate your way out of the new paths you've discovered, don't do it. Use the GPS feature on your phone or in your car and she'll respect you so much more than she would if you spent hours upon endless hours looking for the way home.

The most important thing to remember when dating after a divorce is that you are both starting over. It's her first date with you and your first date with her. Don't hold her responsible for the woman that has hurt you and the odds are good she won't hold you responsible for the man who broke her heart either.

Still looking around and trying to figure out which end is up after your divorce? Can't make your mind see any other woman but your ex wife? Maybe you should concentrate your efforts on how to get your ex wife back instead of how to date again.