Dating for the first time after a long term relationship is hard.

Basically the title sums it up. I recently got back into dating and I was in a long term relationship my whole adult life. I was ready to be married and settle and find myself having to start a new. I am overthinking a lot because the transition from living with someone and being ready to seeing people once a week and having to juggle people and plans has been really diffcult. Been seeing a guy recently and we are past date 3. This is the longest ive been talking to someone because Ive been love bombed or just cut it off after the first date. Honestly trying not to overthink. I know if things dont work out with this guy I wont be heartbroken but maybe a bit bummed. I just am trying to be opened while also protecting my peace. Idk I feel like I am messing up. First date we slept together, next date was a sleepover, third date I met his friends and family and spent a weekend together. Next date is a trip with his friends for a weekend. Trying to be chill and go with the flow. No one talks about how tough it is though and no one in my life understands and everyone keeps telling me i need to stop worrying but like if I could stop I freaking would.

Posted Aug 4, 2025, 4:32 PM UTC

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