How soon is to soon?

How soon after leaving your husband is too soon to start dating again?

I just left DH like a week and a half ago and I've thought long and hard and there is not an ounce of me that is sad or regrets it.
I feel so free and happier than I've been in a long time.

I don't want to get in a serious relationship, but it might be nice to just go out on some dates.

Personally.... If it were me id probably take some time just for myself. Figure out who i am and what it is i really want in life. Then maybe a few months later start dating.

everyone is different, and don't let anyone make you feel guilty for your decisions.

I started dating right away. My marriage was over LONG before I ended it legally. I was ready... I don't regret it.

do what you want, life is too short to live it based on other's expectations

Depends on the marriage really...

If you guys were on the rocks for a while and just finally decided it was time to go your own way, then I say go for it....   And enjoy yourself.

I know whenever I left BD, i didn't feel sad at first then it kicked in after awhile where I got really sad.

I say whenever you're ready..if it's soon don't be surprised if you get accused of cheating while yall were still together. Then again, who cares?!   lol (it's happened to me)

Quoting snglemama:" everyone is different, and don't let anyone make you feel guilty for your decisions. I started dating ... [snip!] ... it legally. I was ready... I don't regret it. do what you want, life is too short to live it based on other's expectations"

This is exactly how it was. I think I was done like a year ago, but I stuck with him for my kids and because I had no place else to go. But I didn't love him and I just went through the motions of it all.

I have been on anti-depressants for 3 years thinking I was just depressed. I think the biggest factor to my unhappiness was my marriage. I feel so at ease right now.

Quoting Super Kame Vegeta:" This is exactly how it was. I think I was done like a year ago, but I stuck with him for my kids and ... [snip!] ... I was just depressed. I think the biggest factor to my unhappiness was my marriage. I feel so at ease right now. "

do you take vit D? just curious... I was on wellbutrin... and honestly I feel MUCH better keeping my vit D up than I ever felt on antidepressants.

I think it's up to the person. There is no real "too soon" because it depends on the person.

Do what feels right for you. I met the man of my dreams 3 months after my divorce was finalized, which was just 6 months after i left my exhusband. We were married 6 months after we met.

Dont let social norms get in the way of life. If youre ready to move on, then jump in.

Quoting she nan igans:" I think it's up to the person. There is no real "too soon" because it depends on the person."

  and in the end, people will always talk, so don't worry about what anyone else says, nobody knows how you feel but yourself so whenever YOU feel ready I say go for it!

Okay so quick question to anyone who knows.

Are there any legal ramifications to dating while still legally married?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Super Kame Vegeta:</b>" Okay so quick question to anyone who knows. Are there any legal ramifications to dating while still legally married?"</blockquote>




Depends on your state, I know some states see it as a big no no and can cause issues when custody and spousal support come into play.

I just left my husband last week too, it's been over for months though. I plan on going on an official public date the day it's all legally finalized just cause I can. I feel so free and happy right now. It's been a long time coming.

Quoting Mami Ana:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Super Kame Vegeta:</b>" Okay so quick question to anyone who ... [snip!] ... date the day it's all legally finalized just cause I can. I feel so free and happy right now. It's been a long time coming."

What if the ex-spouse is okay with it?

<blockquote><b>Quoting Super Kame Vegeta:</b>" Okay so quick question to anyone who knows. Are there any legal ramifications to dating while still legally married?"</blockquote>




It kinda looks bad, but I don't see why it'd be a big issue, even with having kids.
My DH was separated from his ex-wife when we started dating and we got together about a month after the divorce process started, yeah he Lawyer wasn't too keen on it, but she had a boyfriend, so yeah.
Do what feels right to you, what makes you happy.