Others want me to start dating more than I do? callaway: When my x of 12 years left me 5 months ago I felt terrible lonely and was desperate to find someone else as quickly as possible. However I realised it wouldn't be very smart to start a new relationship on the rebound. I figured 6 months would get me a good way on the path to recovery so I set that timeline for starting to look for people to date. Now at 5 months I feel pretty content with my life as a single. I don't feel too lonely. I'm also scared shitless of starting to date again. I'm a bit shy + afraid I'll break down while being intimate at one level or another with any one else than my x. My family and friends have started asking if I've met any nice guys. I feel a little preassured by that, should I be more intereseted in dating by now?
Is my hesitation beacuse I'm not ready emotionally or is it because I'm afraid of starting to date? Who the hell knows?
Re: Others want me to start dating more than I do? Zephix: Date when you are ready. I say you are affriad of being hurt or a rebound, just like me. I was with my ex for 6 yrs (married for 2), but I know if i met a girl now, all I would do is compare them, and if my ex wanted me back, I would dump the new girl in a sec. Plus I still care alot for my ex, so I am not ready.
Re: Others want me to start dating more than I do? Bea: Others want you to date, huh? What about doing what YOU want? Ready or not? Don't let other people talk you into doing what they think you should do.
