Thanks, Time! I did just read somewhere that dating too quickly after ending a relationship halts the grieving process and that causes damage to the potential of the new relationship...it is better to fully grieve before starting a new relationship! Makes sense. Although I don't know how many times we need to go through the grief cycle! sheesh!
Well, some people hold onto their grief and never let it go (they cling to it), so I don't think there is a time-frame on these things.
When you can look back at it like somebody you almost forget you once dated briefly, then I suppose you are 100% there.
Jumping into rebound relationships isn't really a short cut (based on my experience anyway). It's just a way not to feel bad when you are going through that (so you don't develop the coping mechanisms and strength you should be developing).
That's my opinion anyway. Grief is really difficult (more so at first), but it's not something to fear. It is making you stronger (if you let yourself become stronger).
Last edited by TimeHeals; 05/29/1012:19 PM.
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