Dating: Ready To Date? 3 Questions To Ask Yourself

I was ready to date about 30 seconds after I moved into my own place. 

You might think I’m joking, but it’s the honest-to-goodness truth. 

How did I know? Because I was excited. Excited to get out there and meet new people, have new experiences, try new restaurants and bars. 

Not only that, I wasn’t invested in the outcome. The experience was enough for me. And if I met someone amazing? Well, that would have been the cherry on top. 

Of course, being excited and having a positive attitude weren’t the only indicators that I was ready to date — and they likely won’t be for you either.

To figure out if the timing is right for you, ask yourself these three questions.

1. When you think of dating, how does it make you feel?

Do you feel excited? Or does it fill you with dread?

How does your body react? Do you break out into a smile? Does your heart start racing?

Get curious about the thoughts that run through your head — and what happens in your body when you...