How do you know when you're ready to start dating again

When you stop thinking of it in terms of "post-breakup".

>>17238940
When you're in a place where you don't talk about your ex or compare every potential date to your ex. When you're not feeling desperate. When you realize that the people you date don't complete you but you just want to make a meaningful connection with someone. Or when you're horny.

>>17238940
Never date anyone again... haven't you learned from the last time?

>>17239029
Sound advice. Thanks anon.

Go out in groups, if you can. Meet a lot of people.

Ease back into things.

When there are sparks, then you'll know.

>>17238940
If you don't know, when you feel like it.

>>17238940
When you start to date again after a breakup.

>>17238940
You probably won't know specifically.

And it also doesn't really matter. Just know that if you get the sensation, even for a SECOND that you're forcing it because you're "lonely" or whatever - then you aren't ready.

Do some introspection. Remember that you aren't defined by your last relationship - you're an individual.

When you can calmly explain to your next crush that you want to avoid a rebound relationship.