2006-08-31 06:11:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I need time to get over the last guy . How long before I can even consider dating again ( not that Im looking forward to ever dating again )
2006-08-31 06:15:26 · update #1
how about a year.
2006-08-31 06:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by Thumbs Up Fairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy, have I been where you are. You need to take a break until you can look at a picture of a man and not start bawling or running for the scissors.
It might take a few months or a year. Depends on how attached you were and how long you dated.
I read somewhere that is takes 6 times as long to get over as it does to get attached.
So if you were in love for 2 months, it could take a year.
Don't worry about it. Live your life, go to the park, take bubblebaths, walk around the house eating chocolate in your underpants. Be good to yourself, and think nice thoughts.
Do something you always wanted to do, but couldn't because you were a couple--like paint your kitchen purple, wear silly hats,
coach little league--get a big ole tattoo or pierce your eyeball.
Try not to think about him. Every time you catch yourself, say a quick prayer or meditation, or recite the Periodic Table of Elements--even sing a song--you can't think two things at once.
Take a class, volunteer in your neighborhood. It really DOES help to help someone else.
Think of yourself, not as single, pining for a man, but busy with your wonderful life, and if a man can keep up with you, fine--if not, HIS LOSS, not yours.
Good luck hon--The best revenge is happiness.
2006-08-31 06:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by Lottie W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you feel like. My guess is that that time will be up when you find the right guy. In my opinion, it will have nothing to do with the amount of seconds that you wait from your previous relationship to the next, but more on how long it will take for the next guy to feel right for you to appear.
2006-08-31 19:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by p.g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on what you want. If I ever get divorced, I will stay single FOREVER and LOVE every minute of it!
You just have to be comfortable with yourself and realize that you really don't need anyone else in your life to make yourself "complete." But, if you really WANT to be in a relationship again, then, do so whenever you feel ready.
2006-08-31 06:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Encyclopedia Allie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People have all different types of formulas. The one I tried was half the time of the longest relationship. What I found was, setting a time limit wasn't realistic. Emotions and time were expending during the relationship, and it takes time to repair and regroup when a relationship dissolves. So I'd say, take as much time as you need.
2006-08-31 06:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by Nuseed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm first you must really take time for you.Thank why did the last relationship not work?I'm sure it was not you.just set back and enjoy life for a change no worries about a b/f .Bugging you all the time.Enjoy the little things in life the sun rise sun set and even them days when it rains.And you will know when it's time to date again.Good luck
2006-08-31 06:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by stevens_monroe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't date anyone else as long as you're still thinking about this recent guy because you can't give another man a fair chance. You have to allow yourself time to get this one out of your system. I hope he didn't leave permanent scars.
2006-08-31 14:52:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wait a couple of months at least to get your head straight and your feelings back in order. Do some things you haven't done in a long time and just enjoy you again........ when your ready, you will know it....... blessed be.
2006-08-31 07:06:43 · answer #8 · answered by shy&gental 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on how long you were dating the last person and why you want to take a break..
2006-08-31 06:14:34 · answer #9 · answered by x_aramus_x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did 2 years to get my head straight. i wanted to find out who i was and what i wanted. then i dated many different men casually for two years. then i met the love of my life. he treats me as i have never been treated. we have a daughter and have been together a lil over 4 years.
2006-08-31 06:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by cindy loo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! get right back on the horse baby! Wait,, were we talking about horses? Darn short term memory lose.
2006-08-31 06:24:42 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋