Have you ever gone from a long term relationship straight into another?

[leopardprintprincess]

I split up with my partner of 12 years at Christmas. We have 2 kids under 5.
Probably for the past 4 years the relationship has not been great. I'd met a guy through work and we'd chat occasionally on Facebook. It was never too out of line but he did make it clear he liked me.
We've met up a few times since the split. Without the kids of course, we've just gone for a hot chocolate and for a couple of walks. and he's lovely. He's been a shoulder to cry on, he's treated me to stuff, he's just I don't know been like a bit of sunshine in the rain.
If we were to make a go of it do you think we would be doomed given I've just got out of a LTR?

Yep- but I had checked out of my previous relationship for over a year and was building my escape plan and support network. I also hadn’t been sleeping with him. I had no feelings, sexual or romantic, and because of his role in the relationship- actively disliked him to the point of pity.

There was no malice or drama at the end, nor hope we would get back together- so I was ready to jump into something else pretty quickly. And very pleased I did.