Just Saying No to Post-Divorce Dating

Recently I was wondering if I’m an anomaly because I don’t want to date.  It seems that I’m in the minority as most of other divorced individuals I meet seem to focus on finding that next relationship.

Even my really good friend refuted my claim that I had no desire to find a man, she said that I just wasn’t ready. It’s not that I’m not ready, I just don’t fucking want to. Really. I’d rather take a nap than navigate the uncharted waters of post-divorce dating.

Part of me wants to date, if only to keep mr horrible from thinking that I’m not dating because I can’t and not because I won’t. Given the number of times he has asked me if I am in a relationship, he seems to have some hidden agenda invested in the idea of me moving on.

To everyone’s dismay, my principles, my commitments and personal pursuits keep me from seeking extra human companionship. Especially when that companionship comes with so many strings attached. Aint nobody got time for that.

Then I read this that helped me feel like I wasn’t the only one not dating. Is it really such a big deal that I haven’t found another relationship?