When should you start dating for the first time?

The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that on average, girls begin dating as early as 12 and a half years old, and boys a year older.

How do I learn to date?

The only way to learn how to date, it turns out, is to do it, and to comfort yourself by knowing that the person across from you probably has no idea what shes doing either. You have to learn to make the right choices by making the wrong choices, figure out how to say the right things by saying the wrong ones.

How do I know Im ready to date again?

Reflecting on past relationships, identifying your goals and values, and having personal passions and hobbies are signs youre ready. If you talk or think about your ex a lot, or use dates to escape feeling lonely, you might have more work to do.

Is it OK to date right after a breakup?

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.