Dating: Wait Time?
Show Notes
About the Guest
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I used to recommend people wait at least two years but let’s acknowledge not all losses are the same, and therefore, not all grieving times are the same. Some people suffer with their spouse through cancer for years and they grieve a lot before their spouse dies. They may not need as much time as someone who is suddenly abandoned by an unfaithful spouse. Slow down in order to heal up. Let a few trusted friends and a recovery or grief ministry speak into your life. Remember time is your friend.
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Ron Deal
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series
Ron, after the end of a relationship, how long should I wait before dating again?
Ron: “Ron, after the end of a relationship, how long should I wait before dating again?”
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Ron: You know, I used to recommend that people wait at least two years but let’s acknowledge that not all losses are the same, and therefore, not all grieving times are the same. I’ve known some people who suffered with their spouse through cancer for many years and they did a lot of grieving before their spouse died. They may not need as much time as someone who is suddenly abandoned by an unfaithful spouse.
The point is this; don’t let the rebound bug bite you where it hurts. Slow down in order to heal up. Let a few trusted friends and a recovery ministry or grief ministry speak into your life. And remember, time is your friend. Don’t rush it. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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