Theoretically, I would give two to three months for every year you all were together to process the loss of a relationship, grieve, and pick yourself back up, she says. In other words, you need solo time to be ready for the next.

How long should I wait to date after a long term relationship?

“Most people probably wait at least a month if they had a relationship that was at least a few months long,” Sherman told INSIDER. “If it was a more significant relationship then they may take longer, like three months or more to start dating again.”

How do you date after a long term relationship ends?

9 Tips For Dating Again After A Bad Breakup, According To ExpertsHave A Positive Mindset. Reflect On What You Do And Dont Want In A Partner. Take Time To Heal. Dont Compare Dates To Your Ex. Take Things Slow. Focus On Things Besides Dating, Too. Set Realistic Expectations. Dont Talk About Your Ex/The Breakup On A Date.More items