Can I start dating even though I just filed for divorce?

please take it from someone who knows based on own experiences. DO NOT rush in to dating again right now... you said it yourself, you were married for 25 long years, you don't trust men anymore. soooo, take some much needed time for yourself, without a man in your life.. surround yourself with friends and family. learn to have fun without a man or a relationship. get to know yourself, who you are separately as an individual. you shared your life with this man for a very long time, so it is imperative that you take time for yourself before you bring another man in to your life. This will be a great time for you to grow independent, and to gain self confidence.. and to learn to trust yourself before you try trusting another man again.