Question about marriage and meeting a spouse (think converts?)

Assalamu alaikum, I hope you’re all well. I wanted to share something personal and get input, especially from sisters who converted. I was married before to someone born Muslim, but he didn’t really follow the deen in how he treated family. After a difficult time we divorced. I’m now a full-time mother to two lovely boys, doing my best to rebuild life here in Canada while working and completing my PhD. It’s been hard but also empowering, and I’m grateful for where we are. Living here I often notice fathers who are present, gentle, patient and really engaged with their children. Seeing that makes me reflect on the environment I want for my sons and the kind of spouse I hope to find - someone kind, responsible, who genuinely wants to raise a loving family. Over time I realized my past marriage problems weren’t because of Islam but more because of cultural pressures and expectations common in some Middle Eastern, Indian or Pakistani communities. Divorce can carry unfair stigma, and divorced women with kids are often boxed into limited options. Even when proposals come, they sometimes don’t match what a woman who knows her worth would accept. Alhamdulillah I know my worth - I’m kind, caring, loving and deserve someone who shares that energy: respects me, supports me and loves family life. That’s why I started thinking about converts. To me a convert is someone who grew up with different influences and temptations yet chose Islam sincerely. That decision says a lot about a person’s heart and character. It’s a faith they accepted by conviction, not inheritance. I feel drawn to that kind of sincerity - someone who chose Allah consciously, with a gentle nature and a real desire to build a good home. So my question is: how do converts usually meet their spouses? Is it realistic for someone in my situation to hope for a partner with that background? And where do people typically meet in a halal, respectful way? I’m not rushing anything, just trying to understand if what I imagine actually happens or if I’m expecting too much. I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences or thoughts. Jazakum Allah khair and may Allah guide us all to what’s best.