The short answer is you should only date again when youre ready. The truth is it depends on you, your needs, and the seriousness of the previous relationship. If youre asking this question, I recommend waiting at least one month before getting back on the market.

How long should you wait after a breakup to date again?

If you are struggling with mixed emotions and indecisiveness over dating after a breakup, waiting for 3-4 months and giving yourself the time to recover from heartbreak is recommended. Use this time as an opportunity to understand your inner motivations and admit to yourself what you want in a relationship.

What are the odds of getting back together after a break up?

Sometimes you just want to send them a guide to a smarter breakup. But maybe those wishy-washy romantics are onto something: Approximately 50 percent of couples get back together again after breaking up, and a new study suggests that the reason is that they were ambivalent about breaking up in the first place.