Time To Hit The Dating Scene Again?

In my opinion, there are few trials quite as difficult as losing a serious romantic relationship

. Whether it's through a breakup, divorce, or death, you are left with so many shattered hopes and decimated dreams. More often than not, it feels like you have to start your life all over again, except that now you have all this extra baggage that you don't know what to do with.

Eventually, however, it will be time to hit the dating scene once more. That may be difficult to imagine right now, but there are definitely some things you can do to boost your confidence and prepare your heart to love and trust again.

My first bit of advice? Deal with it. And when I say that, I don't simply mean, "Get over it." To suggest that you should just dismiss the difficulty of what you are dealing with is completely puerile. So, mourn the loss of your relationship, just as you would mourn the death of a loved one.

You should even get counseling if it will help you sort through what happened. There is no shame in seeking professional help to cope with a challenging time in your life. If it helps you get back on track faster, talk to someone.

Don't shut out your other interpersonal relationships. Some of tend to isolate ourselves when we are hurting, but this will do you no favors in the long run. Instead, do the opposite and reach out to your friends and family members. You never know when a new relationship could spring up because you invited others to be there for you.

Remember who you are. That is, you should see this as an opportunity to get back to the things you love. Get involved with the hobbies you didn't have time for or that your significant other somehow prevented you from engaging in (unless, of course, they were unhealthy habits).

You might even consider taking classes for some activity you always wanted to try. This is a chance to reinvent yourself and take some risks.

Get a makeover. This applies to both men and women. Visit your local salon to try a new hairstyle, a new color, or get highlights. Buy yourself some new clothing that is flattering and classy. There is nothing that will get you back on the right path like gaining new confidence in yourself.

The last thing I have to tell you is not to rush yourself. Don't give in to pressure. There will be people who try to tell you when you should be dating again, but you have to operate on your own timetable, and that's okay.

by: Art Gib

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