
 On Attachment
 On Attachment #212: How & When to Start Dating Again After a Break-up
 Oct 28, 2025 
 Navigating the world of dating after a breakup can be tricky. There’s no fixed timeline for when you're ready; it’s a personal journey influenced by your feelings and healing. Learn to recognize signs that indicate you might not be ready yet, like lingering grief or fixation on your ex. Discover the importance of clarity in your values and intentions before jumping back in. Plus, understand that it’s normal for dating to stir up new emotions and grief. It’s all about approaching it with self-compassion and awareness. 
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Don't Rush Back To Dating
- Do resist rushing into dating to distract from breakup pain and grief.
- Do allow time to process because unprocessed wounds will reappear later.
Readiness Is Personal And Fluid
- Readiness to date has no magic timeline and varies by person and circumstances.
- Readiness is fluid and can change as you experiment and check in with yourself.
Stop If You're Still Obsessed With Your Ex
- Avoid dating if you are obsessively fixated on your ex and ruminating constantly.
- Avoid bringing that unprocessed pain into new connections since it will undermine them.
