Dating after divorce shouldn’t feel like an audit, yet so many dads find themselves fielding questions, jabs, and last-minute pivots that turn dinner into emotional parkour. We call them fortitude tests—moments where she checks whether your confidence is real, your standards are firm, and your calm isn’t just a first-date performance. In this conversation, we unpack why these tests happen, why they’re often a sign of interest, and how to respond without getting defensive or turning into a peo...