How long should you stay out of a relationship after a breakup?

"Most people need a month or two to process the breakup, to mourn, and to integrate lessons before jumping back in if they were in a fairly serious relationship," she says. If you dated someone for a year or more, you may need three to four months.

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When it comes to post-breakup dating, there are two main philosophies: One is that, if you date right after a breakup, you're rebounding, which is unhealthy. Then there's the whole idea that "the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else." Which is right? How long should you really wait to date after a breakup?

Paulette Kouffman Sherman, Psy.D., psychologist and author of Dating From the Inside Out, says it's hard to put a number on it—but you'll probably want to wait at least a month before jumping back into the dating pool again. "Most people need a month or two to process the breakup, to mourn, and to integrate lessons before jumping back in if they were in a fairly serious relationship," she says. If you dated someone for a year or more, you may need three to four months. On the other hand, you might need less time if your relationship was very short. More important than the specific amount of time you need, though, is the state of mind you're in. You want to make sure you're not still in post-breakup mode. You have to get past the (valid and often necessary) stage of curling up on your couch and really mourning the loss of your relationship and to the point where you're back in the swing of work, hobbies, friends, and everything else your life normally includes. "This way, you will feel whole and in high self-esteem before you go back into the next relationship and won't just be trying to fill that hole," says Sherman. Taking a break from dating after a breakup isn't just about licking your wounds, though—it's also about figuring out what you've learned and can carry over to your next relationship, says psychologist Sanam Hafeez, Psy.D. "The ends of relationships teach us so much about ourselves: our style of communication, whether that style is effective or not, how we handle insecurities, conflict, and co-existing as an individual and as part of a two-some simultaneously," she says. Think about what your relationship and breakup taught you about what you want—and don't want. Hafeez also advises making sure you're not interested in dating just to distract yourself from your breakup.

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How do I accept my ex with someone else?

01 of 06. Feel Your Feelings. ... 02 of 06. Allow Yourself to Be Jealous. ... 03 of 06. Remember Why You Divorced. ... 04 of 06. Try to Move Forward. ... 05 of 06. Know That You Aren't Being Replaced. ... 06 of 06. Try to Be Happy for Your Ex.

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Even if the breakup or divorce was your idea, that doesn't mean you'll automatically feel fine when your ex starts dating someone else. After all, you were in a committed relationship with this person—maybe even married them and assumed you'd spend your life together—so the realization that they've moved on with someone else, whether it's serious or just a fling, isn't exactly an easy pill to swallow. These feelings of sadness, longing, or even regret may come as a bit of a surprise and make you question why you care, but it's completely normal and, in some cases, to be expected. While it's important to acknowledge your feelings, try your best not to dwell. You may be a little overwhelmed at first, but consider this your guide to coping with your ex dating someone else. It isn't easy, but it is possible, and it may even inspire you to start dating again.

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How do you know your ex will never come back?

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