The Readiness Check

Most people re-enter dating carrying unfinished business from their last relationship: unresolved grief, unexamined patterns, or a self-esteem gap they hope someone new will fill.

Readiness isn't about time passed — it's about work done. Can you think about your ex without your pulse spiking? Can you describe what went wrong without full blame? Can you say what you need in a partner? If not, you're not dating — you're auditioning replacements.