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How do you know when you're ready to date again?

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AddictedToLoveIsland · 02/02/2020 22:29

Hi all I am in my late 40's over been married, no kids; I have been engaged in the past but never went through with it (my decision). I have had a few LTRs.

I have now been single for over 2 years. I am currently online dating and have had experience with this as I met my previous partner this way.

Today I had a date which I cancelled as some friends invited me over and I wanted to do that more. My thoughts are that if was really interested in him or even in daring I likely wouldn't have cancelled. My concern is that I am becoming too set in my ways and not giving anyone a chance.

Do not get me wrong I am happy single and and all of that. I just wanted to know other peoples thoughts.

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Drinkciderfromalemon · 02/02/2020 22:38

Do you want a relationship? You dont have to, they arent compulsory....if you are happy and have a full life, you dont have to be 'ready' to date, you can just see where life takes you. If you do want to date, but preferred the company of your friends, I would suggest he wasnt the right one to date anyway.

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AddictedToLoveIsland · 02/02/2020 23:15

@Drinkciderfromalemon I go back and forth. I totally get relationships aren't compulsory and I do have a great life without one.

I just wonder if I am simply not ready and therefore not giving a fair chance.

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