Though time can heal the wounds of relationships past, theres no hard-and-fast rule about how soon you should date again after a breakup, Goldenberg said. The ways in which you heal during your time as a single person are more indicative of your readiness to date, she said.

Is it OK to date someone a month after a breakup?

According to Pauette, if you dated for less than a year you should wait a month before moving on, and if you dated someone for longer than a year you might need three to four months.