Recently divorced mom lost about dating

DEAR HARRIETTE: When it comes to relationships, I feel completely lost.

I’m a 35-year-old divorced woman with two children, and while part of me feels like I might be ready to step back into the dating world, another part of me is terrified. My relationship with my ex-husband ended painfully, and I don’t want to go through that kind of hurt again.

The idea of opening up to someone new, trusting them…