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He is separated from his ex wife now for a little bit over a year. Good luck to all women in this situation. I havent had a bad experience yet.

The entire time they lived separately, worked out custody arrangements and divided assets. How long should I wait before something is met or a move is made. Therapists agree that can take a minimum of one year and often longer. For us, actually, the ONLY reason we were still legally married on paper was this: WE WERE BOTH TOO LAZY TO DO ALL THE MESSY DIVORCE PAPERWORK. Oh, well, win some and con some. I was upset but at the same time it was better because I realized that I could not invest my heart into someone who is not free.

I would suggest you start to date others and let him know to contact you when he is serious about divorcing his wife. There are no court ordered days with either parent, who gets which holiday which year, etc. But not always to the first girl out of the shoot. I can show them to anyone I wish, and I would assume that they can be verified as public legal documents.

Tagged in - My biggest issue with him supporting his wife is that I know when she realizes that the divorce will mean she might have to get a job, she's gonna want him back. I did not want to make plans..

We don't exactly advocate dating a separated man. But if you're determined to go down that road, here are the rules to live by. Pin Rule 1: Understand the separation First and foremost, you'll need to have a healthy respect for the fact that your prospective date is still married. Separated isn't divorced, so he still has legal commitments to his wife. With that said, people get separated for all kinds of reasons, so it's important to understand the ins and outs of his separation and what the separation is supposed to accomplish. Is it a stepping stone to a certain divorce or is reconciliation still his aim? Although it will be tempting to vilify his wife, remember that relationships are comprised of two people and he most likely had at least a minor role in the failure of the marriage. The answer to this question may help clarify what he hopes to accomplish with the separation. You may want to wait until the divorce is final to ensure that he's not playing you. Rule 2: Put away your jealousy As painful as it is to hear, your prospective date has no commitment to you. He does, however, have a legal and emotional commitment to his wife until the divorce is finalized. The commitments are even more pronounced and complicated if he has children with his wife. As he goes through the process of separation, he will likely need to visit and converse with his wife. You cannot be jealous if he follows through on his commitment. Rule 3: Know your risks Just like dating single men, dating a separated man has inherent risks. There's no way to remove all risks associated with dating, but you need to approach your prospective date with an awareness of the risks you're taking on. Many separated couples still have sex as they're figuring out their changing dynamic. Protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. He may view separation as a chance to sow his wild oats, so again, protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases. This is a big one. Many professionals recommend that divorcees wait several months before leaping back into the dating pool so healing can occur. Make sure he's not neglecting his emotional well-being by pursuing you. There's always a risk that a relationship will dissolve, but you need to be prepared that he may decide to reconcile with his wife while you're dating. Rule 4: Beware of rebound If he cannot provide a good answer for why he's dating prior to the finalization of the divorce, just beware that you may be his rebound. Some women are OK with serving as a rebound as long as they get something from the deal, but many women are not. If you think you may be his rebound, take your emotional and physical relationship slow and steady. You do not want to have an emotionally entangled and confusing relationship in which you feel used at the end. More from single girls' guide.