How long should you wait before dating after a breakup?

[skipper734]

In the Monkey and Female worlds, neither will let go of a branch before having a firm grip on the next one........ In my experience.

 

[SK1NT]

As you both broke up on good terms and there isn't any emotional hurt i'd say you could start dating after a few weeks. However i would recommend being single for a couple of months first.

If it was a devastating break up months are needed to recover...

 

[Tux the albion Penguin]

With me it's a few years. I'm In the lonely hearts club at 29 lol

 

[Paris]

As others have said above, never go back.

I left a long term relationship back in 2003 and enjoyed the single life until i met my squeeze at the beginning of 2008. 5 years of going out and having fun with mates, having the occasional root. Some people are the needy types who seem to need to be in a relationship to feel whole. I've never understood that. I guess if we were all the same the world would be a tedious place. What i'm trying to say is you'll probably find the right person eventually but take your time.

 

[The Large One]

Expand your horizons and try blokes.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Generally Men take break ups much worse than Women and anything to the contrary on here is macho bullshit. If you feel there is any slight chance and you hope for a reconciliation do not start banging other women because as soon as you do the chance of a reconciliation is ZERO. Take time out to work out what you want moving forward. There is also a high chance she will be with another bloke very very quickly as Woman do this with ease so be very sure the break up is what you want as you are taking a big risk of losing her very quickly.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Wait at least 10 years to make sure it's the right decision maybe become a monk whilst your waiting....any other advice needed?

 

[ees complicated no?]

[MENTION=18963]ees complicated, no?[/MENTION] can I ask how old you are mate?

Sorry to hear about the breakup. That's never nice

I'd say forget the advice on here and do what makes you happy. Watch some boxsets, go on the piss with mates and start being a bit selfish with your time. You'll soon be in a better place.

22, this is where everyone now says 'f***ing hell I was expection you to be 30 odd, you need to go clubbing and f*** every bird in sight' which TBH is not what I wanna do lol

 

[smudge]

Get a grip, man up. West St, gallons of ale & pull a shocker.

 

[ees complicated no?]

Can I ask how many of the 17 who voted ASAP, get back into the game when you can! are single?

 

[Tony Hancock]

I would have thought 10 mins after she left was enough time get yourself a slapper and start living again

 

[Biscuit]

22, this is where everyone now says 'f***ing hell I was expection you to be 30 odd, you need to go clubbing and f*** every bird in sight' which TBH is not what I wanna do lol

Go at your own pace mate. But don't do anything you think you might look back on with regret. Have loads of fun, but don't be told what you should or shouldn't do - do whatever keeps you happy! Maybe start a pet project!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

open a new account asap.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Have sex with a man to make sure you con't want some of the other.

 

[Worthingite]

I split up with my ex of 3 years about 18 months ago. Started seeing a girl from my work about 3 weeks later.....within a month of that she had moved in and we're blissfully happy (although, that said, she keeps me in check!!)

 

[ees complicated no?]

Im sure im going to get alot of boo's now but we are going to have a talk in a few days and see whats happening, as maybe its just been the stress of a few things that have made us fall apart.

 

[SeagullSongs]

Go have a drink with your mates and then over the next few weeks do some stuff that you couldn't do when you were in a relationship.
Try something new, you might even meet a new lady friend!

But my main advice is to take your time.
Wise men say 'only fools rush in'. (The next line is not applicable)

 

[Wardy]

You need to do what is right for you. You have said you want to get back together with your ex, but is that what you both want? My advice would be to give her some space. There is nothing worse than an ex who seems to be stalking you. Let her know you are there if she needs you but do not go chasing her.

Enjoy single life, nothing to say you have to have sleep with someone just to enjoy being single. You may find that when you are out you find yourself thinking about her less and less and when this starts to happen then you know it is time to move on. That said do not waste your life waiting to get back together, if you do you may well find that you miss "the one".

Hope it works out for you mate.

 

[Return of the Rev]

Under no circumstance date again,move to a large country estate which you should let go to rack and ruin,break all the mirrors and board up the windows,never go out in sunlight and hardly ever speak with your only member of staff.After several years set fire to the house whilst you remain locked in your bedroom wearing your wedding dress

 

[Munkfish]

Why have one pussy when you can have a lot? seriously, why?