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Getting Back In The Dating Game

 Someone once told me that however long you dated your ex is how long you should wait before getting back into the game. But after breaking up with a college boyfriend I dated for six months, I got back into the game the next hour and never looked back. Is there a good rule of thumb when deciding when to get back into the game? How do you know when you're ready?

 

Posted: Wed, 09/10/2008 - 9:32am

I heard the rule too. But really I agree time to get over the break up is all relative.

Posted: Mon, 10/27/2008 - 6:44pm

I don't think you can put a time period on it. Imagine a year long marriage versus a year long casual boyfriend... or a month-long long distance relationship versus a month-long relationship with someone you see every day. It seems as though one might take longer to get over than the other!

Posted: Fri, 10/24/2008 - 2:37pm

Your ready to get back in the dating game when the prospect of long lonely nights and haning out in bars trying to finding a date sounds more fun than spending another minute with him.

Posted: Thu, 10/23/2008 - 1:47pm

your are ready to get back in, when you are at your best you.

Posted: Fri, 10/03/2008 - 3:33pm

Online dating seems to be all the rage!

Posted: Thu, 09/25/2008 - 2:14pm

For me, I need closure to beat me over the head with a large stick. So, whether through constant discussion with friends or the ex is usually how it happens. Exhausting but necessary!

Posted: Thu, 09/25/2008 - 10:44am

When do you get back in the dating game? I guess once you're through drunk dialing your ex boyfriend of 4 years, you'll know that you're ready to move on.

Posted: Thu, 09/25/2008 - 9:41am

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