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Should I date someone who's separated?
You can, if you know which kind of separated it is and the situation is moving. 'Separated' can mean a court order, a filed divorce, two addresses with nothing filed, or one house with separate bedrooms. In your 40s, with kids and a mortgage on both sides, ask plain questions early and watch for steps, not promises.
5 sources · Published October 5, 2026