Ask Terry

March 31, 2015

Dear Terry,

After a major break-up or heartbreak, how long should you allow yourself [to heal] before you re-enter the dating scene?

-Heartbroken & Lonely

Dear Heartbroken & Lonely,

The healing process is different for each individual. With that before you venture into a new relationship, be sure that you have healed completely from your last break-up. The last thing you would want to do is to bring baggage from a previous relationship into a new relationship. I highly caution against rushing into a new relationship to help you get over a previous relationship – this will only compound your problems. Each relationship deserves a clean slate.