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I`ve been divorced for 3 months, on my own for 5. Is it too early to start dating?
is there a guideline on when it is appropriate time to start dating without people pointing fingers at you? There is a guy who is interested in me, and I am in him, but I am so afraid of people`s judgement, that I am asking him to wait a few months, but he thinks I am not being reasonable... Is it cruel to make him wait? Should I just give it a shot and not care about what others are saying, or should I let him go? At this point, I am not sure if I am thinking of going out with him due to ''loneliness'' or if it is because I truly am ready? I am confused! please, feedback!!!! thanks so much!
11 Answers
- SofttouchmaleLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
1. Go out and enjoy yourself.
2. Nobody's pointing fingers at you (I hope not!)
3. Why do you think others are disrespecting you like that?
4. Its cruel to keep a guy waiting if he really is interested in you, but its cruel for you to feel ashamed of being lonely and needing companionship.
5. Don't commit to anything, just go out and enjoy yourself.
The more you shut yourself in, the less self-respect you have. Please go out there and just enjoy being you. This is your life, your business. You're free to date. Go live your life.
- High RollerLv 61 decade ago
3 months may not be too early to start dating, but you need to be careful about going out with this particular guy because he's too impatient. You've just come out of a divorce and you need time to deal with your feelings. Is this guy in a hurry because he's truly interested in you, or is he trying to rush you into bed? Were I you, I wouldn't let loneliness decide my future. I would make this guy wait until I felt ready just as you're doing. If he kept pressuring me, I'd know he wasn't right for me. You don't have to be confused and you don't have to worry about what other people think. Neither are you being cruel to make this guy wait. You're being wise enough to do what's best for you, and that makes you a very special lady. Best wishes.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It's not a question of other people and their fingers. It's about you and how vulnerable you are at the moment. Most people think 3 months post divorce is not a good time to start a new relationship. If he's interested in you as an individual, he'll understand if you aren't ready.
- 1 decade ago
Probably, but you wont know until you try. I wish that I had waited a littl longer (separated 9 months, divorcing a year later). If nothing else, start going out with friends if you dont do that already. Go on a day date or two and dont be afraid to ask yourself. People are going to judge you no matter what. You stay at home they will say "she is just not over him" or other stupid things. Of course your not over him, you were married but its time to start getTING over him. Go ahead, but keep in mind its awfully easy to get sucked in.
- ?Lv 71 decade ago
Would you look down on someone else if they were in your situation and started dating? You've been on your own for 5 months, but how long ago was it when you saw the end coming? Because that's how long you've been in increasing stages of recovery.
I'm ready and I'm lonely too. So get with it, get out there and make two people pleased. :)
- 1 decade ago
You can go out, but be careful a lot of people get right in bed with the first person they go out with after divorce ! Date go out to the movies and dinner but not to bed . Watch out for the players !
- lisa_loves_HimLv 41 decade ago
Sweetie you go live for yourself. If this mans as good as you think you outta let him have that special chance. Lifes too short and then you die. My hubby was afraid to date me just like you. Hes the sweetest man I ever met and thats why Ill do anything for him. He got out a bad situation. His ex tortured him. He was living in a cave inside his head. When he came out and gave me a chance, he shined so bright. You give it a try dont think of nothing nobody says. Loves special.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I'm going to be blunt...
You should have been dating for 2 months and 6 day... and banging for 2 months and 5 days...
Don't rush into things with lawyers you meet at the courthouse.
Source(s): You're single now!!!! - DiamondbellaLv 51 decade ago
Its not to early to start dating if u feelits the right time go for it but take ur time.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Not too early, infact stats show that most people start dating before they get divorced....Seriously.