Family Therapist Dr. Teresa Albizu said theres no set amount of time you should wait to date after a separation, but she suggests at least six months.

How long after separation should you start dating?

Wait until your divorce or separation is final before you start dating. Even if you know your marriage is really, truly over, you still need to give yourself some time and space. Although theres no magic time frame by which one is ready to date, I typically recommend that one wait about a year, Jones says.