If you've just gone through a breakup and are thinking about getting back into the dating game, it can be easier said than done. Whether your last relationship was short-lived or long-term, there will be residual thoughts and feelings that you need to work through before meeting new people.

Once you're sure you can get back on the dating horse, there are also a few other things you need to remember. Here are our top tips to help you spruce up your dating life and forget your ex:

Avoid using couple photos

Your photos are an important part of your online dating profile and give people some insight into who you are. This is why you should avoid putting any photos up that your ex is in as well, especially if you're looking loved up.

The picture may show you at your best, but it will give the wrong impression. You should also avoid cropping your ex out of any photos unless you can do so in a really subtle way – this means no close-cropped images.

If you don't have any photos you like that are just of you, get dressed up and have a friend snap a few so you can start your dating life off fresh.

Don't talk about your ex

It's generally good practice not to talk about your ex when online dating anyway, but this is doubly important if the breakup was recent. Talking about them a lot can put potential dates off taking the relationship further, which you definitely don't want.

If you find yourself talking about your ex a lot, it could mean that you're not fully over them and that you need to give yourself time to sort through your feelings as a single person before diving back into the dating game.

Take it slowly

The last thing you should do is go too quickly with a new relationship. You need to be aware of safety precautions you should make when it comes to online dating, so it is best to take things slow. It is also important that you take time to make sure a relationship is right for you before you pursue it, otherwise you could end up getting hurt at a time when you're already fragile.

If someone really likes you, they'll understand that you don't want to jump in with both feet right off the bat, which is a really good sign. 

You can always change your mind

You're under no obligation to keep talking to online dates if you come to the realisation that you aren't ready to get back in the game. While this doesn't mean you should just disappear – this will mean you'll probably never get to talk to them again – it does mean you have the right to simply explain that you've enjoyed chatting to them but aren't quite ready for anything else just yet.

You may want to keep talking to them as friends, depending on their response, or take some time to sort yourself out before starting up the conversation again. It is important to never let anyone make you feel bad for not being in the right place to start dating again.ADNFCR-2867-ID-801822598-ADNFCR

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