Is it normal to never date again after divorce?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes. You don’t have to date again after divorce; choosing to stay single can be a perfectly happy, intentional way to live.
There’s no required “moving on” schedule, and dating again isn’t a box you have to check. Some people find they genuinely prefer being single, while others aren’t interested in dating for a long time and change their minds later. Both are normal.
The useful question is whether this feels like a choice that suits you, rather than a rule you’re imposing on yourself because you’re hurt or scared. You don’t need to decide forever today—and you don’t owe anyone a reason either way.