I dated a guy for six months, and we were officially together for two of those months. We broke up six weeks ago, and the last time we had any contact was four weeks ago. It was a short but intense relationship in which I often felt inadequate. His willingness and ability to understand my needs were practically nonexistent. But at the same time, we had so much fun together.
I’ve been very sad since the breakup, but I’ve also gained insight into some patterns in myself that I need to work on for example, not minimizing my own needs in order to be enough for someone else. For the past three weeks, I’ve been seeing a psychologist, and I feel like I’m growing and making progress.
How do you know when you’re ready to start using dating apps again?
Last updated on:2026-06-01T20:10:12+05:30
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i was asking myself if i was excited to meet someone new or just trying to stop missing the last person. when the curiosity became stronger than the sadness, dating felt a lot lighter.
i got back on the apps way too soon after a breakup where i kept shrinking myself to keep the relationship going. i thought i was ready, but every match became a comparison to my ex.