How long do you typically wait to start dating again after a serious relationship? It takes me months to think about dating again, but I've noticed the last few guys I've dated start dating right away. Are all guys like this or do I mean so little?

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36M here. I started dating the week after my relationship with the person I though would be my future wife ended for good. I had 5-6 dates a week for the first 2 months.
Clearly, it’s not because the relationship meant nothing - quite the opposite. It’s because I didn’t want to be left alone with my thoughts - more than a few hours and I’d start to spiral. Also, I want a child before I’m 40.
Hope this helps.
Note - the other person ended it.

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Anyone that dates right away is rebounding.

I’ve noticed guys jump right back into it but women tend to take their time a bit more

Took me time to move on - didn’t want to rush into anything. Guy here.

I think both of my exes (male) took several months to half a year. I waited about 2 months. Not because I was ready, but I just needed to get out there. Although this time around it’s taking me a little longer to bounce back after an emotionally abusive ex. I’m just throwing myself into work. Love comes when you least expect it.

Women rebound just as much as men they are just discreet about it.

When you quit having dessert for dinner.. what's your first thought? To get more dessert right? Sorry if it's mean but it's true, ironically though you might have the idea backwards, the faster they get back into searching the more you meant to them.. just sayin. It's basically the choice of You meant alot and how much did the residual stay, sure waiting means it was liked but rushing to grab another also means the same thing, and if it was a serious relationship you should know which one weighs how much by then or at least have an idea.. it's not against you, it's because of you they search again. Goes both ways. Though tbf im fairly young i just actually trust myself and i watch others as thoroughly as one would watch their partner so i state this so blanketly because i don't know the exact details of what someone may be talking about but i know what conditions lead ya to it because i see them on repeat everywhere including in myself because i watch, i mentally take notes, and i keep getting more info because that's my treat is to learn and i got many years and things to learn about so i will never run out of treats persay, but yeah; searching quick meant more than you probably knew if it feels hurtful.

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