There’s no expiration date on grief, and there’s certainly no deadline for healing. But there are signs that you’re becoming emotionally ready to open your heart again:
- You’re no longer preoccupied with your ex or constantly reliving past arguments.
- You’re not looking for someone to “fix” your life but to share it with.
- You feel curious—not anxious—about meeting someone new.
- You feel content on your own and view a new relationship as an addition, not a solution.
Feeling nervous is completely normal. But if you’re beginning to look forward to the idea of companionship again—if the thought of love brings hope more than dread—you may be more ready than you think.
