Hollywood bachelor and newly single Hugh Jackman may feel like a fish out of water after re-entering the dating scene for the first time in 27 years – but according to inside sources, he’s ready to find love again.
After nearly three decades of wedded bliss together, the Austrian megalomaniac, 54, and longtime ex-girlfriend Deborra-Lee Furness, 67, announced their decision to split, shocking many fans around the world.
And while many would assume the next phase of such a grand breakup would involve typical Hollywood mud-slinging, the split is said to be ‘amicable’ with the pair remaining firm friends.
After the couple revealed their split just a month ago, some fans may be wondering if it’s too soon for Hugh to jump back into the dating pool.
However, relationship psychologist Limor Gottlieb, of Brunel University, London, told FEMAIL that dating after divorce moves at different paces for different people and there is no ‘one size fits all approach’.
As reports suggest Hollywood star Hugh Jackman, 54, is on the hunt for new love, experts reveal how long you should wait to date after a divorce.
She explained: “The ideal waiting period to date after divorce varies and is very personal. While some studies suggest waiting a year or more to ensure emotional healing and readiness, there is no one-size-fits-all answer.
“Factors such as personal emotional resilience and attachment styles all play a role. But after all, there is no fixed waiting period.
“The key is to prioritize emotional well-being and readiness for a new relationship rather than sticking to a specific timeline.”
But if you’re fresh from a heartbreak like Hugh, the expert advised it’s best to be honest with yourself and take time to heal if you need it so you can inspire ‘belief’ when you start to meet again
After nearly three decades of wedded bliss together, the Austrian megalomaniac, 54, and long-term ex-girlfriend Deborra-Lee Furness (pictured), 67, announced their decision to split, shocking many fans worldwide.
Our expert advised young singles like Hugh and Deborra to recover from their previous marriage before diving into the dating pool
She also stressed the importance of ‘awareness and emotional readiness’ before joining the dating world, as well as treading lightly if young children are involved.
She continued: “My advice is to take time to heal from your previous marriage before diving into the dating pool to make sure you’re emotionally ready.
‘Also take care of your children if possible. Children need time to adjust to divorce before they are faced with the introduction of someone new.’
Hugh and Deborra-Lee, 67, shocked their fans last month when they announced they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage.
“We have been blessed to share almost three decades together in a wonderful and loving marriage. Our journey is now changing and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth,” the couple said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition.’
They signed the statement as “Deb and Hugh Jackman”, adding: “This is the only statement either of us will make.”
The Australian couple share two children together; Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18.
Last April, the pair celebrated their anniversary and Jackman posted a tribute to his wife on Instagram.
‘I love you Deb. Today is our 27th wedding anniversary. 27 years! I love you so much,” the Wolverine star wrote in his caption.
‘Together we have created a beautiful family. And life. Your laughter, your spirit, your generosity, your humor, your arrogance, your courage and your loyalty is an incredible gift to me. I love you with all my heart”, he shared in the heartfelt post.
While he’s arguably better known than his wife, Deborra-Lee had already made 20 films by the time she and Jackman met while starring as a prison psychologist and brain-damaged convict in the 10-episode ABC TV series Correlli in 1995.
Deborra-Lee recently starred as Jill Bailey alongside Eric Bana in Robert Connolly’s sequel Force of Nature: The Dry 2, which was released in Australian and New Zealand cinemas on 24 August.
In February, Hugh told Smooth Radio: “I think honesty and intimacy and making time (are the secret to a long, happy marriage). You can’t assume things are just going to work out. You have to make time .’
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