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How long should I wait before I start dating again?

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Question - (7 June 2008) 6 Answers - (Newest, 7 June 2008)
A male United States age 36-40, anonymous writes:

I recently broke up with my girlfriend, we both left on good terms and agreed to each find someone who better suits us, my question now is how long should I wait until I start dating or looking for someone?

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A female reader, SugarCookie United States +, writes (7 June 2008):

It sounds like you are worried about hurting her. If you really seperated on good terms and you really want the other person to find happiness then whenever you feel ready it is the right time. The thing is if you are worried about hurting your ex then all the feelings that were between you two aren't quite gone yet. To be fair to the next girl that comes along that could be that one make sure you feelings for your ex are no more than that is a person in my past that helped me learn who i am looking for, because if she is more and the next girl picks up on it then the next girl will leave because she will feel she has to compete with your ex and that isn't fair to her. You wont want your next girl still thinking of her ex. When your feelings for your ex are gone then you are ready!

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A reader, anonymous, writes (7 June 2008):

Start dating when ever yuo want to... When ever you feel ready and comfortable to start dating again go and look. There is no set time for you. Just be yourself and when ever you feel comfortable go for it.

Good Luck. x

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A reader, anonymous, writes (7 June 2008):

You will know if you are ready to get out, mingle and meet new people, take it slow just rushing into another exclusive relationship for a while, make sure it is the person you want to be with, get to know the person by dating long enough.

Good luck!

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A male reader, Uncle Sneaker United Kingdom +, writes (7 June 2008):

Uncle Sneaker agony auntDon't wait. Start looking. Right now.

What's the time now? 18:40 in the UK so you'll be at least 4 hours behind us. It's Saturday night, so if you start now you can be in bed by midnight - and whether it's yours or someone else's is entirely down to your own particular senses of morality and desire.

Go for it.

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A male reader, Uncle Sneaker United Kingdom +, writes (7 June 2008):

Uncle Sneaker agony auntDon't wait. Start looking. Right now.

What's the time now? 18:40 in the UK so you'll be at least 4 hours behind us. It's Saturday night, so if you start now you can be in bed by midnight - and whether it's yours or someone else's is entirely down to your own particular senses of morality and desire.

Go for it.

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A female reader, x..BabyGirl..x United Kingdom +, writes (7 June 2008):

x..BabyGirl..x agony auntWell because it wasn't a bitter split, and you both decided to end it, you don't really have to wait, if you're hurting though, wait for a little while until you're over her, but if you're not upset about the split, go for it and put yourself back out there!!

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