After the stress of going through a divorce, it can be difficult to think about dating again. Everyone has their own timeline for when they might want to get out there. More important than the length of time is what one does during that time, says Christina Jones, LCSW.

Is it worth dating after divorce?

According to certified couples therapist Alicia Muñoz, LPC, while theres no numerical time window you can give for when exactly to date again after a divorce, future relationships tend to do better if you take some months—or even as long as a year—to really experience the loss of your marriage.