How long should you wait to date again after a break up?
916639
As long as you wish but dont take it too seriously...just have some fun.
286051
The question is are you ready to date? You will know when it is time to start dating again. I would still suggest at least three months by yourself first. Get to know yourself again.
732013
I would give it a little bit of time and then ask yourself. Are you ready to give this another try or are you starting to feel better and are able to move on?\n\nSomeone once told me people break up for a reason and that they should always stick to their original idea. Of course this is not always the case but just do what you feel is right deep down. \n\nHope everything works out!
847110
nope , we are NOT supposed to wait forever.\n\nWe ARE supposed to see if its real though , before moving on to somebody else, or else we regret it, wonder about it, kick ourselves for what might have been, etc.\n\nAsk somebody out if you like him or her, I figure 3 times, then wait and see if maybe they ask you out. I don't like to nag people.
954010
If you don't feel ready to date then don't.  When me and my ex broke up about 2 years ago (we've been together for a year)  I didn't want to date anyone for a year...and I didn't date anyone.  It's up to when you think you are ready to date again.  It's different with different people.  Some people heal faster than others.  But in the mean time you should keep busy.  Do things that you like to do.  After we broke up, I did a lot of volunteering.  That made me feel good because I was helping ones in need and it made me realize that things could be a lot worse than breaking up with a boy/girlfriend.  So just find things you like to do and keep your good friends around because they can be a great help as well.  Most importantly don't date until you are ready.  Don't let your boys pressure you into dating because that could make the your situation worse.  Well I hoped that helped.
655954
When they have made it clear that they have moved on. If they have new activities and new friends and are happy.\n\nYou are best off doing the same. Ironically if you are independent and happy and out doing interesting things our ex may find you more attractive, but you should do these things for yourself.
638221
Start from scratch.  Do not resume this relationship where you left off.  That would be the mistake.  People change.  If you are interested in getting back together.  Do not date for six months.  Let your old love mourn the loss of the marriage.  This will allow your old love to clear his mind first.  Start dating and take it slowly to find out how the marriage has affected him and why his marriage failed.
1160812
You should start when you feel comfortable dating again. When you meet someone that makes your heart skip a beat and makes you forget about the ex.. it is time!
201006
To me if the break-up was that bad, you wouldn't even be this close to getting the option of getting back together. Anything is possible and in almost 2 years people change a lot. What's so wrong with getting to know who you are now? Don't think of it as getting back together. If you didn't have a past with him, would you still want to get to know this guy right now?
197025
It just takes time to move on. You need to let it go. I had the same problem once. I finaly got over him when I found someone else that I knew was better for me. But beware rebound relationsips don't work either. I'd say 5 months is long enough to linger over a relationship that was as short as yours. Find someone new and MOVE ON!!!
436991
Sometimes.  However, you have to really think about whether you are dating the person for what you have together now or what you had in the past.  It is also important to examine why you broke up in the first place.  Is that issue resolved because if it isn't, then, chances are the relationship won't work the second time around either.
1031043
You need time. A relationship is like a tree. When it dies you have to figure out what went wrong. Then you have to fill in the hole where the tree was, before you can plant another tree. In short, take some time to contemplate your old relationship. Where did it go right? Where did it go wrong? Only after you are whole again should you start  dating. Otherwise that girl you want to date is just a transitional relationship and that isn't fair to her.
91691
Just be a friend to her for the meantime. Women are vulnerable at those times, and usually just needs a friend, not another boyfriend. Just let her know that you are willing to wait whenever she's ready to date again.
54828
only when it feels right. don't rush into anything and recognize that arbitrary time intervals and milestones might put you in a situation that's not right for you. you're going to carry that experience with your ex all the time, because every experience makes you who you are -- so make sure you are ready to carry all of this into your next relationship.
503259
you should have asked before the first time you guys had sex after the break-up. you need to ask now because he might just be looking for sex and you will get attached again and will go through the same cycle as before.
307462
When people break up, sometimes they forget why they broke up with the person.  They only remember the good things about them and none of the bad.  Once they get back together with them, they suddenly remember why they hated that other person.  Do all of the math in your head.  If this guy is still worth going for, ask him out again.  He might not feel the same way though, so you might get shot down.
970900
If you have to ask the question, then you intuition is telling you to go. After a long-term relationshp (and especially as we grow older), many people become fearful of stepping back into the dating world again. However, you are cheating yourself if you stay in a relationship where you are not perfectly happy. There are millions of people in the world, so odds are IN YOUR FAVOR of finding someone better. While you are in that transition phase, work on your own charcter and personal development so that your life will become richer. In that case, you will probably not notice time going by as fast as it does before you meet someone else.