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JC,
Dr. Joy Browne had a rule, do not date until one year after the divorce papers are signed. I think this is a good rule for it gives the person a year to be emotionally on their own, to recover from the marriage, to figure out who they are and what they want, to be an independent person without a partner.
Jumping into another relationship seems like a good idea but this is what they call a rebound. She is looking for someone who is not like her ex, who can give her what she missed in her marriage, who is more fill-in-the-blank (e.g. emotionally available, sexually alive/adventuresome, etc.).
You are now experiencing this woman’s discovery that she needs to figure out who she is and what she wants. One month is not enough time to do that. I would walk away.
Mark