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How to Know When You’re Ready to Start Dating Again
Dating can be tricky, especially when you’re fresh out of a relationship. You have so many questions! Should I date right away? How long should I wait? Are there any rules that apply here? The good news is that science has some answers for you — in this case, as it relates to your mental health and ability to handle an emotional rollercoaster.
You are feeling whole, complete, and healed inside.
- You are feeling whole, complete, and healed inside.
- You have moved on from the breakup.
- You are ready to date again.
- You are ready to be in a relationship again.
You’re ready to start dating when: A) you feel like you’re in a good place emotionally; B) you feel healed from the last relationship (if applicable), and C) you know what kind of person/relationship that you want now that your priorities have changed since before the breakup (if applicable).
You know the reasons why your last relationship ended.
Knowing why your last relationship ended is key to understanding if you’re ready to start dating again. If a breakup was due to something that can be fixed and improved upon, it might be more beneficial for you to wait…
