Dating again..

[CherryPopPp]

If you are a single parent when did you feel ready to start dating again? How long after your split? Had a comment made recently so just wondered when others felt ready?

Anyone?

I’ve been separated about 18 months and still not ready to date. You’ll probably not be surprised to hear that my ExH has already moved his girlfriend into his new house.

My first date with someone new was almost three years after separation from ex-DH (about a year after the divorce was finished). But in that time I had a FWB arrangement with an acquaintance that began about three months after the separation.

I went on line within weeks of my 12 year relationship ending. I'd already greaved the relationship in the final 2 years.
I don't think I actually met up with anyone for a while though.

Being single for a whole year was the best thing that happened to me. I realised that I was ok by myself, didnt need a man, So, I was really choosy if a a man showed up.

I ended relationship with abusive ex. Within 4 weeks he was in a new relationship. After around 3 years I was feeling like a new relationship would be nice. Then ex stopped seeing our DC with special needs, so god knows if/when I’ll have the opportunity, even if I were to find someone I actually like.

The answer to your question is when it feels right for you. I think it’s best to take some time and work through any issues from the previous relationship before you get back out there.

@CherryPopPp a year and a half in my case, I was really daunted by dating otherwise. Just do what suits you. My ex was on the apps after 3 weeks. But I do think having time on your own does the world of good.

I was single for 8 years after I left my now ex husband

I needed to work on myself and grow a backbone before I could contemplate dating