10 Hallmarks of Divorce That You Must Go Through to Move On

You're not half of a couple anymore, so that means getting coffee by yourself, doing the groceries alone, going to events and weddings alone. Getting used to not having that "plus one" takes time.

Instead of feeling like you're going to panic during alone time, one of the hallmarks of divorce is really enjoying that time by yourself.

The biggest hallmark of all is simply truly accepting that your marriage is over, completely, and that you're never getting back together.

This can be really hard, especially the first year. But making it through is a hallmark that says, "You've got this!"

If you're eager to try new things, date, and (in general) map out a new plan for your life, you've passed a major milestone and hallmark of divorce. Congrats!

This is a biggie. Being ready to touch another person romantically and sexually is a milestone that says you're letting go of your marriage.

. . . and not the exception anymore.

For any mistakes you made in the marriage, you have forgiven yourself and made peace in your heart.

This is the one place where people tend to mess up. People hold onto anger and can't let go, not realizing that by holding onto that anger, they're only hurting themselves.