Dating again after a long term relationship

How to get back into dating after a major breakup

The end of a long-term relationship can feel like a bereavement, whether or not you instigated the breakup. You won't get over your ex overnight, especially if you lived together, but you can take steps to come to terms with the split and start dating again. Remember, dates don't have to lead to a relationship and it's totally acceptable to just go out for fun, as long as everyone knows the situation. Below, psychologists offer their advice for recovering from a breakup and preparing to re-enter the dating scene. Greg Kushnick, a psychologist from New York City, told Newsweek that you should talk to people in your life who can help you gain perspective on your previous relationship. You should try to understand what went wrong, which of your partner's behaviors you didn't like, and which of your own behaviors were inappropriate. Friends and others close to you can "help you with your blind spots. If you don't do this, Kushnick added, you will likely repeat the same unhealthy dynamics and your next relationship will end in a similar way. You need your friends around you after a breakup, not just for their support and insights, but also because they can help you to meet new people or reacquaint yourself with the dating scene after years off the market.

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Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first. If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us. This article is more than 7 years old and some information may not be up to date. Dating after ending a long-term relationship can be a scary thing. Just the thought of jumping back into the dating pool after being out of the game for so long can stir up emotions and induce anxiety.

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Navigating any breakup is difficult. You go through the phases of sadness, loneliness, and possibly a bit of anger, resentment, or even guilt. Because breakups can run the gamut from mutual and relatively peaceful to devastating and unexpected, it's important to first reflect on where you land on the spectrum.

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Dating Again After a Long-Term Relationship Breakup

Last Updated: May 24, Fact Checked. Sarah Schewitz, Psy. She received her Psy. She is the founder of Couples Learn, an online psychology practice helping couples and individuals improve and change their patterns in love and relationships.

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