Is it too soon to date after my breakup?

Someone else has voiced out being interested in me. But at the same time I’ll feel guilty coz of the whole breakup situation and I feel I’ll appear as “moving on too fast” if I say yes. Deep down I have this thought of what if my ex comes back and I’m in a new relationship? Should I move on with the new suitor or I should wait?

Last updated on:2026-10-13T08:49:36+05:30

Comments (11)

Focus73
Focus73 3 wks ago

feeling guilty when someone new showed interest in me, like moving forward meant i never really loved my ex. 😭 i kept saving a place for someone who wasn't even there, and that hurt more than i wanted to admit.

JiveDash856
JiveDash856 3 wks ago

I felt same, untill she came back when I was already talking to someone else

AwayStar
AwayStar 4 wks ago

i'd say give the new person a chance to get to know you, slowly. that's what helped me, and i stopped putting my life on hold for a MAYBE, because an ex coming back is still just a possibility.

JiveDash856
JiveDash856 3 wks ago

she eventually did

Hopeful02
Hopeful02 4 wks ago

if your ex came back tomorrow, would you genuinely want to rebuild that relationship, or is a part of you still hoping for the ending you wished you'd had

JiveDash856
JiveDash856 4 wks ago

I’ve moved past that time of wanting a reconnection or happy ending. I waited so long such that having more hopes will only kill me more

letitgo_user
letitgo_user 4 wks ago

Depends on you i guess, it's not about appearance to others, it should be about how the breakup happened, any hopes for reconciliation, forgiveness and stuff.

And also about yourself, if you are ready for this after just 9 days.

like try being with yourself I guess.

JiveDash856
JiveDash856 4 wks ago

it’s been more than 9 days. it’s been 3months. Just that we’ve been talking but not that much, untill she made it clear she’s talking with someone new

letitgo_user
letitgo_user 4 wks ago

and 9 days I took from your profile

JiveDash856
JiveDash856 4 wks ago

@ChillTree363 its 9 days coz I reset it after deciding not to talk to her again but the break up has been 3 months

letitgo_user
letitgo_user 4 wks ago

@JiveDash856 if she has moved on then you shouldn't be stuck waiting for her wither, but moving on doesn't mean seeing someone else, take your time or date it's on you