just curious..i feel as if i should wait a whole year before i date.
2006-12-08 02:59:45 · 14 answers · asked by ladyk 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
You should wait, as long as you feel you personally need. Everyone's different in this regard.
Some suggestions..
Take time to become aware of who you are, without "HIM" in your life. Make sure, that you are happy with who you are....change things as necessary.
Go out, have fun, and enjoy the single life for a bit.
Lastly...make it a goal, to make yourself happy. No one wants to date someone that's co-dependant (ie only happy when they're in a relationship). Make yourself happy. Enjoy life.
You'll figure out when the time is right to start dating again... it just takes time.
2006-12-08 03:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you start dating again, you should be at the point where the old relationship will not interfere with a new one. Yes socializing is a good thing but you have to make sure you are not holding any anger or sadness inside because then one day you might explode.
Just take it slowly and it will get easier and easier as time goes on.
2006-12-08 03:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by jam_psb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel you need a year, have a year. Everyone is different. I only took a few months after my divorce, but my friend took 14 months.
But you need to remember you need to do what feels right with you. It may end up that after a few months you are ready or it may take a year like you want. Don't rush it. When you are ready you will know. Good luck.
2006-12-08 03:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies, depending upon the personality of the person.
Overall, I feel it is best for most people to start going out immediately, even if it is just to get your mind off of the "ex." Most people have plenty of time to themselves to think about things and mourn over the ex, if that is what they choose to do.
If you don't start dating soon after the breakup, I do highly recommend going out with family and/or friends, simply to get your mind off of the ex and to have a little fun.
Also, by going out, you will meet new people and have new relationships.
Good luck to you!!!!! Keep in mind, it really does no good to keep yourself cooped up. Get OUT!!!!!!
2006-12-08 03:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by peekie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are broken up, then go date. Are you worried that there may be a chance that you will get back together? If that is the case then you get to settle that. You broke up for a reason, is that reason going to change, or go away, not exsist anymore? If the relationship is truly over.....go have fun. Just don't fall into a rebound thing. Enjoy being single....do u!!!
2006-12-08 03:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait for only two months after you break-up! Its good to start dating early after you break up! Have some fun!
2006-12-08 03:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all about your comfort level and your heart. What feels good and right to you. You can't ask others to decide that for you hun.
You'll know when it's the right time.
2006-12-08 03:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why wait? It will help you to move on if you see other people.
2006-12-08 03:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by Christopher McGregor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whenever you feel ready. One year seems awfully long!
2006-12-08 03:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feel that you can trust again and healed from your past realtionship.
2006-12-08 03:01:30 · answer #10 · answered by anael32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋