Relationships aren’t easy. If you recently went through a difficult breakup, you know this firsthand. Lost relationships deserve to be grieved. Not only did you lose someone special, but also you had to say goodbye to the life you had built with them. People grieve in different ways, and there is no magic number for how long you should wait in between relationships. 

Once you have given yourself time to heal, you can start dating again. Below are some signs that you’re ready for a new relationship. If you’re still not sure, schedule a session with a love psychic in Los Angeles. This way, you can get the insight you need before jumping into a new relationship. 

You’ve met someone – and you didn’t push them away. 

It’s true that good things happen when we least expect them. So many people enter relationships with loaded expectations and end up disappointed. Instead, try a more relaxed approach. Go out on dates, relax and have fun. If it pans out, great. If not, no problem. You don’t have to approach every relationship with, “Could he/she be the one?” 

So, if you’ve recently met someone and you’re interested in getting to know them better, you’re probably ready for that first date. Even if the person doesn’t seem like your “type,” keep an open mind and see where the relationship goes. You might be surprised at what you find in the end. 

You’ve stopped with the questioning and over-analyzing. 

When breakups first happen, it drives our psyches wild. What went wrong? Is it something I said? Something I did? What’s wrong with me? How did so-and-so find a partner and I can’t? 

These are common questions we ask ourselves amid breakups, and we often turn to others to help us answer them. And we often spend a great deal of time comparing people. Once you stop doing this, however, it’s a sign that you’re coming to terms with the breakup and settling down. You know that things happen and some people aren’t meant to be.

Once you reach this point, you’re emotionally ready to start dating again. 

You’ve ditched “the list” and are willing to be open. 

The. List. Everyone starts off with one. It’s normal to have ideal expectations for who we’re going to date and marry, but the fact is that sticking to this list will leave you with few options, if any. Instead, it’s best to keep an open mind and be willing to date different types of people. When you stop making assumptions about people and just get to know them for who they are, you’ll be surprised at what you may find. Could it be true love? 

You’re happy with where you are at in your life. 

True happiness doesn’t come from the people you date. It comes from within yourself. If you’re not in a good place with yourself, it’s going to be very difficult to have healthy romantic relationships with others. Before you start dating again, take some time to learn about your wants and needs and what you are missing in your life (aside from a partner). A love psychic in Los Angeles can help with this. 

Some people jump from one relationship to the next without giving themselves time to heal. The fact that you are asking if you’re ready to start dating again shows that you are aware that you need time in between relationships. If you’re still unsure if you’re ready to date, schedule a love psychic appointment. These readings can provide you with answers and direction as you navigate a new chapter.