Article: There is absolutely no rush to start dating again. If you've constantly been in relationships for years, maybe it's time to be alone for a while and concentrate on yourself. Not only do you need to be ready to start a new relationship, you need to know you have the time and energy to dedicate to both the relationship and your new partner. There's nothing wrong with wanting a little bit longer if you aren't sure. While it may be tempting to jump back into the dating market again without a lot of thought, you'll find yourself having more success if you take some time to think about what you want first. Think about what you do and don't want in a new partner. Think about the type of relationship you want to have with a new partner. When it's time for you to start dating again, start by making some new friends. You never know if one of your new friends may one day be your new partner. When looking for new friends, look for the good in people. Don't judge new friends on the way your old friends or partners once treated you. It may be tempting to get back into the dating world by contacting your ex-partner and seeing if you can reconcile. If you are to be the one who got away, you can't be the one who is chasing someone else. Instead you want to be the one who is chased. If and when you start to date again, don't spend any of your time with your new partner talking about any old partners. They're in the past, so keep them there. Your new partner will not appreciate you focusing on someone else, instead focus on your new partner. Spend your time learning about your new partner. Ask questions, tell funny stories, talk about family or work or school, etc. If you new partner asks about any of your old partners, don't spend your time complaining about all the bad things you remember. Stick to the interesting stories and basic facts.
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Realize you have time. Know what you're looking for in a new partner. Make new friends. Avoid contacting your ex-partner. Refrain from talking about your ex-partners to new partners.