You have an amazing first date. And after that magical evening filled with physical chemistry and emotional connection, you go home to your busy life of working, doing errands and taking care of the kids. You frantically try to find the time to see one another again. How about this coming Sunday? Oh no wait, you have the kids…how about Tuesday? Oh wait, he works late that day. You come to realize that the next possibility of a date might be two more weeks from the last. Sigh. You keep the flame going, however, by provocative and playful texts, sexy face time calls and cute IMs on Facebook. Thank goodness for technology!

Obviously, face-to-face quality time with a partner is the most important factor in building a relationship. But seeing one another can be challenging with chaotic schedules, custodial arrangements, long distances and juggling a million things. And although using technology in the dating process can be tricky, if used correctly it can act as a tool to keep things going in this busy day and age. There are some definite benefits to using technology that can actually make dating after divorce successful and enjoyable.

Check out my article on the Huffington Post to learn four major benefits of technology when dating after divorce.