When did you start dating again after the end of a long term relationship?

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Just that really. I'm 3 months out of an 8 year relationship, no kids, late 20's. Feel a bit weird about dating and don't feel like I can do it so soon after the end of a long term relationship. My friends are trying to encourage me to go on a blind date with someone they know but I don't know what to do.

How long did it take you to start dating again after the end of a long term relationship?

I'm over 10 years out of my long term relationship. I haven't started dating. To be honest, I'm having a bit of a good time as a Smug Single

I'm six months on from a breakup and haven't the stomach for it.

Of course if you're the person that instigated the split, it's likely you'll feel ready much much faster than the 'injured' party.

15 years for me

Manly because no one fancies me though

It’s been 3 years for me and I haven’t started but then I have young kids which makes it more difficult.

A year - and two years before a proper relationship happened. I knew I needed time to grieve and integrate rather than escape myself and my feelings in another man.

3 years. Not by choice!

Could happen straight away, could be years. It doesnt matter how long other people took or how fast your girlfriends want to put you in the market... (they mean well) ultimately it is all down to how u feel. I do agree that its good to out urself out there a bit but just for you to see how it feels as youve been out of the game a while. After that, do what u feel like doing. You dont need to put any pressure on urself. U do you now love. Whatever it is that floats ur boat.

I didn't. 18 years and counting (after 5 years in my 20s).

After 18year relationship ended it was 6years before I got into another relationship.
Then after that ended after 4years something just clicked in my mind and I knew that I would never ever get involved in a relationship again.

It's been 9years and I have never been happier in myself and I really enjoy actually taking care of myself and don't miss anything about the past relationships.

I am early 60's though and do have health problems so that has probably a lot to do with my decision.