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Me asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

I`ve been divorced for 3 months, on my own for 5. Is it too early to start dating?

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!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You're divorced for a reason. It's not at all unreasonable to start to date IF YOU want to.

    You can't let other peoples opinion interfere with your happiness.

    I say go out once and see how you feel about it. Let your date know it's a "trial run"

  • 1 decade ago

    You want to, he wants to: go for it!

    Realizing of course that you are on the rebound, and probably hurting from the divorce and stuff. This may cloud your judgment a bit, and all that, but, you are single, and there is no barrier to dating at all.

  • Tony F
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    My ex-wife started dating before we were divorced so I'd think that anytime after your divorce is final would be appropriate. Move on.

  • 1 decade ago

    You have to do what feels right for you. If you are totally over your ex, there's no reason not to date now. But if you aren't over him, don't try to do it by dating someone new. That will only hurt the both of you.

  • Carl P
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Go for it.

    He may move on if you wait too long.

    He also may just end up being a good friend.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you are legally divorced go for it. There is no time line and if people complain it's none of their business.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    better see a councilor first so u can clear ur mind before u take a new relationship

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