Dad Starting Over

Ralph responds to a question from a YouTube viewer, Jason, about the dynamics of hooking up—not dating—after a divorce. Ralph explains the complexities of post-divorce relationships, especially for men who are anxious and how this can affect their decisions and emotions.

Ralph goes into the mindset of newly divorced men, especially those who are anxious and focused on self-improvement. He highlights the risks and emotional pitfalls of jumping into new intimate encounters too soon. Using various examples and experiences, Ralph discusses common patterns of men quickly falling for new partners and the messy consequences that follow. He notes that even those aiming for only a physical relationship might end up emotionally involved, leading to unintended complications.

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What is Dad Starting Over?

Welcome to the Dad Starting Over podcast! "Starting Over" means different things to different people. It could be that you're newly divorced and starting over fresh with a new life. It could be that you're still married and wanting to hit the reset button and finally do things right within your marriage. Whatever your story may be, you're in the right place.

I'm DSO, the author of books called "The Dead Bedroom Fix", "NOW WHAT?", and "Red Flags". You can learn more about me, my books, one-on-one coaching, and the member-only part of my site called the DSO Fraternity at dadstartingover.com.