How do you know when to start dating again?

Reflecting on past relationships, identifying your goals and values, and having personal passions and hobbies are signs youre ready. If you talk or think about your ex a lot, or use dates to escape feeling lonely, you might have more work to do.

How long should you wait until dating again?

Take time, significant time. While there is no “magic number” for how long to wait before beginning a new relationship, think in terms of months rather than weeks. Some experts suggest that you should wait a month for every year that you were in the relationship before jumping back into another one.