Hinge
Dating app "designed to be deleted".
App · International
Dating again after divorce
There is no right time to start dating after a separation. Some people want company quickly and others wait years. When you feel ready, apps and sites differ mainly in who uses them and how matching works, from quick swiping to longer compatibility questionnaires.
11 organisations listed. Listings are for information, not endorsements. Details can change, so check with each organisation.
Dating again organisations
Bumble
Dating app where either person can start the conversation.
App · International
eharmony
Compatibility-based matching for long-term relationships.
App · Online · UK
Match
One of the longest-running dating sites.
App · Online · UK
Plenty of Fish
Dating app and website where you can chat and match for free.
App · Online · International
OurTime
Dating site for men and women over 50.
Online · App · UK
SilverSingles
Dating site for singles over 50 looking for a lasting relationship.
Online · App · International
EliteSingles
Dating site for professionals looking for a serious relationship.
Online · App · International
Zoosk
Dating app designed for serious relationships.
App · Online · International
Muddy Matches
Dating site for people who love the countryside.
Online · App · UK
Stitch
Companionship and social community for people over 50.
Online · App · International
Filter dating again by where you live, cost and how to get help
When are you ready to date again?
It is worth waiting until you can talk about your separation without it taking over the conversation, and until arrangements for your children are settled. If you have children, think about when and how you would introduce a new partner, and talk to your ex about it first if you can.
How much do dating apps cost?
Most apps are free to join, and charge for a subscription with extra features. Compare what the free version allows before you pay, and check how to cancel, as many subscriptions renew automatically.
How to choose a dating app and stay safe
Choose a service by the kind of relationship you want and the people you are likely to meet there. Keep early conversations on the app, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and never send money to someone you haven't met.
Guides that may help
Other kinds of help
This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Facts checked 20 October 2026.
Need urgent help? If you're in immediate danger, call 999. Free domestic abuse helplines, open 24 hours: in England 0808 2000 247 (Refuge, for women), in Wales 0808 80 10 800, in Scotland 0800 027 1234 and in Northern Ireland 0808 802 1414. Men can call the Men's Advice Line on 0808 801 0327, weekdays. Samaritans: 116 123.