I've found that men are usually quicker to jump into a new R than women. Some of them don't even wait to be D'd.
I don't think any woman wants a guy that follows her around like a puppy dog. It's absolutely too draining to be that responsible for someone else's happiness. Plus, we women still want someone we think will protect us. This started in the cave man days. So.....GAL is the way to go.
Also, when you begin to date, you do need to remember that it's "not" all about you. The women you date may have their own WA and baggage to deal with. I think being honest about where you are emotionally is the only decent way to go.
I've been dating for a year and a half. I'm still not ready for a LTR and I let it be known immediately. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't if the right guy came along, but so far my prince hasn't shown up.
