Most people need a month or two to process the breakup, to mourn, and to integrate lessons before jumping back in if they were in a fairly serious relationship, she says. If you dated someone for a year or more, you may need three to four months.

How long should you wait to date after a serious relationship?

Take time, significant time. While there is no “magic number” for how long to wait before beginning a new relationship, think in terms of months rather than weeks. Some experts suggest that you should wait a month for every year that you were in the relationship before jumping back into another one.

How soon is too soon for a rebound?

Brumbaugh says on average people think you should wait five months before entering a new relationship and that rebound relationships will not last long – but this is just what people think, not what the data says is best for us.

What does it mean when an ex moves on quickly?

Just because someone has seemingly moved on quickly, it doesnt mean that they didnt love us or that theyre over us or that the relationship didnt matter to them. Even if the relationship ended for the right reasons and they dont want to be with you, moving on quickly doesnt mean theyve forgotten you.

How long does it take to get over your true love?

According to research published in The Journal of Positive Psychology, it takes 11 weeks to feel better after a relationship ends. But a separate study found it takes closer to 18 months to heal from the end of a marriage. In reality, heartbreak is a grieving process - and it looks completely different for everyone.