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Signs You May Not Be Ready For Dating

September 5, 2018 By Tonya Cauduro Leave a Comment

Leaving a relationship certainly leaves an emptiness that many wish to fill quickly. Unfortunately, you may not be 100% ready to start dating but you won’t realize it. If you do move forward into a relationship without being ready, it could lead to the same patterns that lead to the downfall of your marriage. Unless you’re willing to go through that again, it may be best to continue your healing journey first.

Read on to discover signs that reveal you might just need a little more time before stepping into the dating pool.

Your Inner Voice Says No

The best way to tell if you’re not ready to date is to listen to your gut. You may be feeling pressured to date by family and friends who want to be helpful. Often, those who love us also can’t bear to watch us sit home alone or continue to talk about our divorce. Ask yourself if you’re dating because you have a genuine interest in meeting others or if it’s because your friends are bugging you about it.

You’re Still Talking About Your Ex

If you’re unable to sit with your best friends or work colleagues without talking about your ex, you may not be ready to talk to someone new. Sure, getting to know someone does involve sharing your history but your ex shouldn’t be the main topic of conversation. Have you developed other interests since your divorce? Those interests will reveal that you’ve moved forward and may be ready to share with a new friend.selling your engagement ring | Since My Divorce | divorce support

You’re Wearing Your Wedding Ring

Wearing your wedding ring on your finger is definitely a sign to you or anyone else that you are not date-ready. Maybe you’ve removed the ring from your finger but still wear it on a necklace or on the other hand. Your physical attachment to the band exposes a continued attachment to the marriage. Until you’re able to put away your ring, or even consider selling it, you’re not ready to date anyone seriously.

Take Your Time

Don’t worry if you’re not ready to date. You may just not be ready for another serious relationship. If you’re able to recognize that you still have some recovery to do, you could take steps to meet new people with little or no expectations. A big step in your readiness could be selling your wedding ring. Consider Worthy.com as trustworthy experts that can tell you what sellers are asking, have the ring graded and sold at auction quickly. You may find a little more lightness once the weight of your diamond engagement ring is lifted from your shoulders.

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