Dating is all about possibility. It may lead to more if you want it to. Each date offers the possibility of connecting and meeting someone you love. With that said, there are some instances when you should completely consider taking a dating break.
You keep ignoring the same red flags
Repeating the same patterns, being flexible with boundaries, lowering standards for potential partners, etc. Oftentimes, we sell ourselves short and take whatever we can get in a relationship because we don’t know our worth, nor do we love ourselves enough to have standards and keep them. People can only do what you allow them to, and when we completely understand this, will we lessen the toxic experiences of others.
You have no free time
You hop at every opportunity to go on any potential date, even if it means canceling plans with friends. You also keep your schedule clear on the off chance someone asks you out. Prioritizing a date over a friend is not a good idea. These friends are likely the ones you will want to turn to if things go downhill.
Projecting trust issues onto someone new
You might be over your ex, but there’s still work to be done. There are traumas to unpack, unconscious behaviors, and repressed emotions to delve into. Avoidance may seem like an easy escape, but it comes at a price. Unhealed wounds linger, affecting each aspect of your life, chaining you to the past, and hurting others. Break free from that cycle and opt for a path of courageous healing.
You just got out of a serious relationship
Following a breakup, you might be vulnerable and insecure, which can ultimately lead to dating for all the wrong reasons. Meeting someone too soon after a relationship can result in two things: fostering co-dependency with a new partner and being more stuck, or seeing someone for a while to fill the void, losing interest, and ending it (in other words, using them).
You’ve put your life goals on hold
Dreams and aspirations are things you should never sacrifice for a relationship. They are part of who you are and, often, where you’re headed. To abandon them for a relationship is self-sabotage. Rejoice in all the things that make you feel passionate, vibrant, and alive.
The presence of any of these five signs is a clear sign that it’s time to take a break from dating and shift your focus. Love is the thing we crave most as human beings, but the truth is that life only gives you what you’re ready for.
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