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How soon to start dating?

5 replies

Confused59 · 08/03/2016 21:04

How soon would you consider it reasonable following losing a partner. Been together 20 years married for just under 3 . One child

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VinceNoirLovesHowardMoon · 08/03/2016 21:05

At least a year, probably more Flowers

Notlikethis88 · 08/03/2016 21:11

Whenever you feel comfortable to do so...

RedMapleLeaf · 08/03/2016 21:29

When you feel like it. Similarly when you want to take a break Smile

TheNaze73 · 09/03/2016 08:11

I don't think there is a rule here, it's very much down to the individual. If the shoe was on the other foot & I was the one you were dating, I think I'd like to know though, if it was very soon, just in case. Obviously, that's choice but, I would feel obliged for fear of a rebound job

TheVeganVagina · 09/03/2016 09:16

I think you need a good two years before dating. This gives you and your dc to adjust to a new normal. It will also give you time to travel on the grief roller coaster. I say this with first hand experience. If i started dating any earlier it wouldnt be fair on the new person either. Ultimately it is up to you to decide when you and your dc are ready.

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