Getting the strength to start again.

[Esper]

After heartbreak, it is extremely difficult to find the strength to start dating again. This being said, I believe that it is imperative that we start dating as soon as we can to limit depression.

[desperado]

That is much easier said than done. When your heart is broken, you are too afraid to put your heart out there for someone else to break.

[AngelDust]

I think the best way to move on is to go find a date or new partner. I have always done this though I have also heard it isn't very healthy. I think it's the best option for me though.

[manya]

Acceptance comes first after the heartbreak. It is not wise to date again just to save yourself from depression or help yourself move on after the heartbreak because it will just be called a rebound affair.

[Bayberry]

I don't know that dating again right away is always the best idea. You need to give yourself time to process the heartbreak; otherwise it's not fair to yourself or your new partner.

[Priya]

I agree with Bayberry. Dating again just for the sake of dating may not be a good idea. It's unlikely to get over a depression by going on dates if you haven't healed yourself emotionally after the heartbreak.

[Marnie]

I personally have never been able to jump into another relationship immediately after a break up. I have to go through the healing process first. I know people who can do this, but I cannot. Sometimes I wish I was more like them.

[Nirek]

It seems to me that if you get lucky and meet someone fairly quick after losing another, it tends to lessen the pain. The only thing is you have to mask all the comparing you will now do with your new lover to your old one.

[Udaya]

I think the best way is to put your time and effort into your other relationships - the ones that are already healthy - to help you heal. And wait to go back into dating.

[Acharya]

People are different. While some need time to recuperate after being heartbroken, others heal better by finding someone else. We shouldn't judge any of the ways in which a person decides to move on. I can't stand gossip about girls who are called terrible names because they choose to get over failer relationships faster than everyone else...