At Divorcee Dish Getaways, we believe that the end of one chapter is just the beginning of a brand-new adventure. Divorce isn’t just an ending—it’s an opportunity to rediscover yourself, embrace new experiences, and write the story of you. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-fueled escapades, soulful reflection, or a well-deserved escape, we are here to celebrate this season of life with you. Born from the Divorce Dish community, we saw firsthand that divorce can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. What if you could step away from the noise, the questions, and the expectations? What if you could embark on an adventure tailored to your dreams, reconnect with joy, and meet others who understand the journey? That’s the heart behind Divorcee Dish Getaways: giving you the space to be seen, celebrated, and free to explore life your way. Our getaways are designed with YOU in mind—whether sipping wine on a sun-drenched balcony, hiking a quiet mountain trail, or laughing until your cheeks hurt with newfound friends. With a curated mix of solo retreats, group adventures, and luxury escapes, there’s something for every divorcee ready to reclaim their joy, confidence, and zest for life. Because here’s the truth: you are not broken, you are not alone, and you deserve to celebrate yourself. At Divorcee Dish Getaways, we’re more than travel planners—your adventure partners, your biggest cheerleaders, and your reminder that the best is yet to come. It’s your time. Your adventure. Your fresh start. Let’s make it unforgettable.

There comes a point in modern dating when endlessly swiping starts to feel more like tedious paperwork than a chance at connection. You scroll through profile after profile, repeat the same small talk, sidestep red flags, and start to wonder if anyone genuinely wants to meet face-to-face. Enter SABSing—a social and dating trend short for “see and be seen.” The idea is refreshingly simple: instead of waiting for a dating app to deliver your next connection, you go out into the world and put yourself in places where people naturally gather. Think coffee shops, neighborhood restaurants, farmers markets, parks, bookstores, outdoor concerts, and community events. You settle in, look approachable, and let yourself be noticed—no swiping required. SABSing isn’t about searching desperately for a date. It’s about opening the door to spontaneous, in-person connections. You’re out enjoying your life, making it easier for someone to strike up a conversation naturally. Dating Before the Apps Took Over In many ways, SABSing is simply a new name for an old way of meeting people. Before dating apps became the default, people met through friends, at restaurants, in bookstores, at concerts, or while waiting in line for coffee. Attraction often began with a glance, a smile, or an unexpected conversation—not a carefully edited profile and a list of predetermined preferences. SABSing brings some of that possibility back. You may not know someone’s height, job title, or relationship goals before saying hello. You notice how you feel around them. Do they make eye contact? Are they kind to the person behind the counter? Can they carry a conversation? Is there genuine chemistry? Those are things a profile can’t always tell you. Why SABSing May Appeal to Divorcees Dating after divorce can feel especially complicated. You may be rebuilding your confidence, adjusting to time alone, or figuring out who you are outside your former marriage. Jumping directly into online dating can feel overwhelming—particularly when the experience starts to resemble shopping for a person. SABSing offers a gentler and less intimidating way to reenter the social world. You don’t have to announce that you are looking for a relationship. You don’t have to spend an hour perfecting your profile. You don’t even have to talk to anyone if you don’t feel like it. You are simply practicing being visible again. That can be surprisingly meaningful after a divorce. Many people come out of marriage feeling overlooked, disconnected, or unsure of their own attractiveness. Sitting confidently at a café, showing up to a community event solo, or joining a group activity can help you rediscover that you belong in the world—not just as someone’s former spouse or somebody’s parent, but as your own person. How to SABSing Successfully Location matters. Choose somewhere social enough to encourage conversation but comfortable enough that you won’t feel awkward being there alone. A coffee shop with communal seating, a restaurant bar, a dog-friendly patio, an art fair, or a neighborhood festival can provide natural conversation starters. Your body language matters, too. If you’re glued to your phone, wearing headphones, and avoiding eye contact, people will assume you don’t want to be disturbed. Try putting your phone down now and then. Look up. Make eye contact. Smile. Choose a seat that invites interaction. You can also make the first move. Ask someone what they ordered. Compliment a book they are carrying. Make an observation about the event. Starting a conversation doesn’t mean you are proposing marriage—it simply means you are being social. Most importantly, choose places and activities you genuinely enjoy. SABSing works best when your evening is still worthwhile even if you don’t meet anyone. The goal isn’t to sit in a coffee shop scanning every person who walks through the door. It’s to build a life that places you in the path of new people. Don’t Turn It Into Another Dating Assignment Like any trend, SABSing can become exhausting if you approach it as a mission. If you head out thinking, “I have to meet someone tonight,” every outing feels like a disappointment if it doesn’t happen. Instead, treat it as an opportunity to open yourself up to new possibilities. Maybe you meet a potential date. Maybe you find a new friend. Maybe you discover a cozy restaurant, pick up a great book, or simply get more comfortable being out on your own. Those are all wins. There is also something powerful about letting attraction develop without immediately knowing someone’s entire romantic résumé. Of course, you still need boundaries and good judgment. Meeting someone organically doesn’t automatically make them safe, honest or emotionally available. The usual rules still apply: meet publicly, tell a friend where you are going, and pay attention to inconsistencies. Spontaneous does not have to mean careless. Being Seen Starts With Showing Up SABSing is not a guaranteed cure for dating-app fatigue, and it isn’t likely to completely replace online dating. It is simply another way to create connection—one that feels more human, less calculated, and perhaps a little more hopeful. For divorcees, the biggest benefit may not be finding a date at all. It may be remembering that life is still happening outside the screen. There are conversations you haven’t had, places you haven’t discovered, and people you haven’t met. Sometimes you have to stop swiping and start showing up. Order the coffee. Soak up the atmosphere on the patio. Go to the event, even if it feels a little awkward. Lift your eyes from your phone. When someone catches your eye, offer a genuine smile. You never know who might see you—and this time, you may be ready to see them too.

There’s something about summer that makes us all a little more open—about life, love, and what’s possible. It’s the season of sunset dates, weekend getaways, drinks on patios, concerts under the stars, and that person you meet on vacation who suddenly seems much more interesting because you’re tan, relaxed, and a world away from your normal routine. But what happens when you’re divorced and dating? Welcome to the Summer of Divorcees. So, how’s it really going for you? Maybe you met someone this summer. Someone who surprised you. You weren’t looking for anything serious, and suddenly you’re checking your phone, smiling at texts and wondering when you’ll see them again. Or maybe you decided this was going to be your summer to finally get back out there. You downloaded the apps, agreed to the blind date, gave someone your number, or finally said yes to that person who has been asking you out. And now you have stories. So many stories. Dating after divorce is nothing like dating at 25. Now, we’re juggling careers, kids, exes, busy schedules, responsibilities, standards, and the opinions of people who care about us. Hopefully, we’ve also learned more about ourselves—what we want, and maybe even more importantly, what we don’t. Red flags are easier to spot now, but let’s be honest, sometimes we still squint and pretend they’re just a shade of dark pink. We’re all works in progress, still figuring it out as we go. And then there’s the question: does every summer romance have to turn into something serious? Maybe not. Maybe this summer is just about having fun—flirting, going on dates, meeting new people, buying the dress, wearing the swimsuit, staying out too late, kissing someone just because it feels right. Not because you’re already wondering if they could be your next spouse, but because you’re living in the moment. After divorce, there’s something liberating about realizing you don’t have to know where every story is headed. Sometimes, it’s okay to just enjoy where you are right now. And let’s not pretend the dating apps don’t make things… interesting. If you’re dating after divorce, you’ve probably spent more time than you’d like to admit staring at your phone, wondering, Is this really how it works now? There’s ghosting, breadcrumbing, benching, situationships, and people who text forever but never actually make plans. Then there are the profiles looking for “something real”—but their idea of real is definitely not yours. Dating apps can be entertaining, exhausting, hilarious, and absolutely ridiculous—sometimes all before lunch. And then, every once in a while, you meet someone who reminds you why you haven’t deleted the apps. Yet. Summer also has a funny way of bringing people back into your orbit. The old flame. The almost-relationship. The person you dated months ago who pops up with that infamous two-word text: Hey stranger. Two words that can cause an unreasonable amount of chaos. Sometimes you reconnect because the timing really is better. Sometimes you give it another shot and remember instantly why it didn’t work the first time. And sometimes, you look at the message, laugh, and think, Not a chance. That, friends, is what growth looks like. But maybe your Summer of Divorcees has absolutely nothing to do with dating. Maybe you’re finally enjoying your own life. You’re traveling with friends, spending time with your kids, sitting by the pool, going to dinner alone without feeling uncomfortable, trying something new or reconnecting with people you lost touch with during your marriage. Maybe you’re building a life that finally feels like yours again. There’s something powerful about getting to the point where being single doesn’t feel like you’re in limbo. You stop seeing your life as something on pause, waiting for the right person to show up. You realize this is your life, right now, and it can be full, fun, messy, exciting, and meaningful—with or without someone beside you. So, really—how’s your summer going? Are you falling in love? Having a fling? Swiping left until your thumb hurts? Deleting the apps (again)? Reconnecting with someone you thought was long gone? Recovering from another dating disaster? Or just sitting by the pool with a cold drink, thinking, I’m actually okay right here. There’s no one right way to do this Summer of Divorcees thing. Love might show up. Lust might show up. Your ex might, too. Someone you thought you were finished with could reappear out of nowhere. Or maybe, the person who shows up this summer is you—a happier, stronger, more confident you who finally understands that life after divorce isn’t just about finding love again. It’s about deciding what you want your life to look like now. So here’s to the Summer of Love… or the Summer of Divorcees. Here’s to the good dates, the awkward ones, the butterflies, the red flags, the unexpected texts, the second chances, and the stories you’ll be laughing about with friends over cocktails for years. Most importantly, here’s to enjoying the summer you’re actually having—instead of waiting for someone else to arrive and make it memorable. Because maybe the best love story after divorce isn’t about who you meet next. Maybe it’s about realizing your life is already pretty great—and anyone who joins you should only add more to it, not complete it.

Divorce isn't just the end of a relationship—it's the unraveling of routines, expectations, and sometimes even your identity. For months or years, you've been carrying stress, disappointment, and uncertainty. One day you wake up and realize you're still holding onto it. Healing doesn't happen overnight. It unfolds through small, intentional choices, day by day. The following steps are not just a checklist, but an invitation to move gently through your healing. Each step is a gentle nudge toward reclaiming your sense of peace and rediscovering who you are outside of your old routines and roles. Allow yourself to move through them in your own time, letting each one become part of a new, more compassionate conversation with yourself. Step 1: Permit Yourself to Stop The pressure to keep moving can be overwhelming after divorce, but healing often begins in stillness. You don't have to be productive every minute of every day. Let go of the need to prove you’re okay or convince others you’ve moved on. Allow yourself the grace to simply be, without explanation. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest. You don't have to be productive every minute of every day. Let go of the need to prove you’re okay or convince others you’ve moved on. Allow yourself the grace to simply be, without explanation. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest. Step 2: Create a Calm Space Your environment can shape your emotions more than you might realize. Light a candle. Open the windows. Bring in fresh flowers. Rearrange a room. Let go of items that no longer serve you. These small actions aren’t about erasing your past—they’re about making room for the future you’re building. Your environment affects your emotions. Light a candle. Open the windows. Bring in fresh flowers. Rearrange a room. Let go of items that no longer serve you. You aren't erasing your past—you're making room for your future. Step 3: Disconnect From the Noise After a separation, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by information and comparison. Put your phone down. Take a break from social media, dating apps, and the constant urge to check in on what your ex is doing. Instead, focus on tuning in to what you need. Quiet moments are where you’ll hear your own voice again. Put your phone down. Take a break from social media, dating apps, and the constant comparison. You don't need to know what your ex is doing. You need to know what you need. Step 4: Breathe Again Movement—no matter how small—can reconnect you to the present moment. Take a walk, stretch, or practice deep breathing. Sit outside with your coffee and notice the birds, the sunshine, or the wind. Life is happening all around you; let yourself be part of it again, one mindful breath at a time. Take a walk. Stretch. Practice deep breathing. Sit outside with your coffee. Notice the birds. Feel the sunshine. Listen to the wind. Life is still happening around you. Step 5: Reconnect With Yourself Take time to ask yourself questions you may not have considered in years: What makes me happy? What have I missed doing? What do I want my life to look like now? What dreams did I put on hold? Allow yourself to answer honestly—your responses may surprise you and help you rediscover parts of yourself that were lost along the way. Step 6: Let Go of the Timeline Remember, healing is not a straight path. Some days you’ll feel amazing, while other days you might find yourself unexpectedly emotional—a song in the grocery store, a memory triggered by a smell. Both experiences are normal. Be gentle with yourself and release the urge to judge your progress. Step 7: Move Your Body You don’t have to run a marathon to benefit from movement. Dancing in your kitchen, taking a yoga class, or going for a bike ride all count. The important thing is to move your body—movement releases emotional tension you may be holding, helping you feel lighter and more at ease. Step 8: Say No Without Guilt You don’t have to attend every event or explain every decision you make. Saying no without guilt is an essential way to protect your peace—and it is not selfish; it’s necessary for your well-being. Step 9: Rediscover Joy Give yourself permission to enjoy life’s simple pleasures: watch your favorite movie, take yourself to lunch, read a book, travel, or laugh until your stomach hurts. Joy isn’t a reward you have to earn after divorce; you are allowed to experience it now. Step 10: Celebrate the Little Wins Celebrate the small victories—your first holiday alone, your first trip, the first time you realize you didn’t think about your ex all day, or your first genuine laugh. These moments truly matter. They are proof that healing is happening, even if it doesn’t always feel obvious. The Truth About Unwinding Healing isn't about returning to the person you were before your marriage. Instead, it's about emerging even stronger than before—someone who knows their worth, protects their peace, and refuses to settle for less than they deserve. So today, take a deep breath. Slow down. Unwind. Remember, your next chapter doesn't begin when everything is perfect. It begins the moment you choose yourself, because healing isn’t found in rushing forward; sometimes, it’s found in the gentle act of allowing yourself to slow down.