How long do you wait until you've gotten out of a relationship to have another relationship?

Answer 1

That's a personal choice, but if you just got out of a long-lasting relationship and/or one that meant a lot to you- two weeks later is NOT the time to be starting a new one.

It's different for everyone, just go with your gut feeling. And don't move on to rebound.

Answer 2

That's no easy question to answer, there are a lot of factors to consider. There is no set time. Just FYI here: In the olden days, it was customary to wait a year, sometimes 2 years, after your spouse passed to start dating again. In handfasting the tradition was a trial marriage for a period of 1 year, then you could extend it for 7 years or forever, and at the end of the period, if it didn't work out, the marriage contract was ended and you were free to resume dating.

Anyway, it depends on how badly you were hurt, if at all, and how long it takes you to heal and lick your wounds, so to speak. It also depends on how long it takes you to be able to trust again. If none of these bear on your situation, you could start looking right away, but do you really want to? Try doing some soul searching first, and try to figure out exactly what you are looking for in a partner. Then decide if the time is right.

Answer 3

You, in my opinion, should wait until you are over the previous relationship. If your still hurt and sad over it then chances are you will drag that into the next relationship and create drama. That other person doesn't deserve all that drama and doesnt deserve to be a rebound either. Usually if you jump into a relationship quickly after a break up you are trying to fill a void and not feel the hurt by having someone else. Thats like putting a bandaid on a gunshot wound. You won't heal properly that way

Answer 4

You can start right away but don't expect that it's going to work out until some time has passed. As a rule of thumb for every 3-4 years you were in a relationship it takes 1 year for you to be free of the emotional baggage from the failed relationship.

I don't know how long your relationship was but I suppose the same time ratio will apply in months if it was a shorter relationship...

Answer 5

That's always a difficult question to answer, but what I think, is that you should always wait until you're comfortable. If you've just gotten over someone, it'll be awkward for a while, but you should wait until you think the person you've been dating is comfortable, as well, with seeing you with someone else. It also depends on how well you know the new person, but the main point is, that above all, just wait. Just wait until you're comfortable, after all, no one's forcing you to do anything, it's all your own decision.

Answer 6

This is a question that varies by the individual. I've never had a set amount of time that I take before entering into a new relationship. I was dumped, and then a week later, I met my now husband. We talked for a couple of weeks, then started dating, and were married 6 months later. (totally unheard of for me prior to this)
You never know when you might meet the person you are destined to be with, so I say, screw waiting, but make sure that you are over the other person before committing fully to someone new.

Answer 7

Depends completely on the situation, if you've got out of a relationship it usually takes quite a while to get over it, but if there is someone you really like and youre not still hung up on your ex go for it. It depends on every person.

Answer 8

it depends how long the relationship was...

if it was a few years wait around a year, if something good comes you could go a few monthes instead

if you've been together for a few monthes, wait a month or two

Answer 9

Depends on when you are ready. Do not jump in a relationship just to help you get over the ex. It will not work and ultimately hurt you and the new guy. Enjoy your singledom until you genuinely feel like it's time and then open yourself up to meeting new people.

Answer 10

there is no time limit. the important here is when you get into another relationship make sure it is not a rebound thing. Otherwise the following relationship will not be healthy and long term.