Rough-don't rush in my opinion. You can always make the decision tom date later on down line, but let things just settle. You will be better for it.

It may be different for women and men. In fact it probably is. But I also do understand the loneliness and the need to feel good through external validation.

Hey, one of my guy friends started getting a little close - asking about me, texting etc and it felt great for my ego and self esteem.but when I thought about it, I was just falling into the same patterns as I used to do. Make a guy make me feel better. Which means I have no control over my emotions.

Just be sure as Brit said, to know why you want to date.

TPS
Me: 44 H: 42
M14 T17
S10 D7
10/10 H moves out after death of his father-same month
21/04/12 H is 'DONE'
04/05/12 OW/PA confirmed (rumors from 2010)
July '14 H ends affair
May '15 H moves back home