Taking A Break From Dating: Good Or Bad Idea?

Trial and error, it’s a fundamental part of life. In dating, you see it as trying on different people through dates, then identifying characteristics that you want in a future partner. The first date merry go round can be tiring, often leaving singles a little stuck and thinking, “I just need a bit of a breather.”

We’ve all been there!

Dating fatigue is real and the desire to reassess and cleanse our pallets before trying again is always tempting, but is it the correct answer?

The Right Way to Take A Break From Dating

If you’re not getting the results you want out of dating, then it’s completely understandable why you want to take a step back. A step back is a great opportunity to reset, refresh and get yourself back on the right track.

That being said, if you stop dating it doesn’t mean that you should take a few weeks off and then continue doing what you were doing before. There’s a reason you weren’t getting your desired results. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a new outcome. So, during this break, make a change. Whether it be getting clarity on your expectations, or dealing with leftover baggage… etc., it’s important to identify and work through the issue so that you are bringing your best self to your next first date.

Before Taking A Break, Consider...

Time doesn’t stop just because you take a break from something. Telling “the world” you’re off the market and taking a break from dating, you are telling the dating world to stop. This can result in missed opportunities, like a colleague wanting to set you up with their friend, or the cute doctor your mom wants you to meet. These opportunities may not wind up being “the one” but the more you leave yourself open to the spontaneity of the dating world, the more opportunities that could come your way.

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In dating, and even life in general, trial and error will help lead you to your desired end result, no matter what it is. So before considering putting the dating brakes on, consider the true issue and allow yourself opportunities even when in “self improvement mode”. Remember we are always evolving as people, and daters. So when opportunity knocks, ready or not, open the door!