EVERYONE brings baggage with them to a date.  Yes, that’s right!!!   It’s not just the other person as most people think.  It’s you as well!!

Let’s face it, we “all” carry baggage.

A big mistake a high percentage of people make is to “air” their baggage when first meeting someone, like it’s a test to see if they can handle it.  Trust me; baggage is ok to share at appropriate times.  The first, second or third date is not the time.

If you get to know someone and they get to know you, when you share deeper things, which sometimes is “baggage” it will be taken differently once they get to know you.  That’ why help with Dating Re-Entry in so important.

I can assure you, no one wants to hear about the your “ex” when you first meet.  If you show your anger towards your “ex” it only makes you look off color. Not them.  You were married to that person so surely you can find one or two positive things to say about them even if it’s just a small thing.  I suggest to leave that topic off the table if possible.  If you are older, most people assume you have been married.  You can simply touch on the topic for a minute.  Lot’s of people use that topic to get started.  I suggest the opposite.  Stick to food, work, and interests.