Are you in the land of in-between?  Sure, you are over your past relationship. mostly anyway.  It wasn’t right, it was better for it to end.  Most of the memories have faded.  Your love has faded.

But here you are, you are not quite ready to date again.  So what is on your mind?

Key Concerns

• Are you reluctant  to dip your toe back in the water?
• Are you afraid to get hurt?
• Are you worried that you’ll end up in the same situation?
• Do you need a little time to process your life as it is?
• Do you want the time to analyze your valuable lessons?
• Do you want to be happy as an unattached single before you date again?

Well, good for you.  It takes courage to voice these concerns.

When you rush into a new relationship right after a big break up – it is often on the rebound.  Your date was there very fast and very conveniently.  So how much of a compatibility assessment did you perform?

Take My Pain Away, Please

Often after a break up we are in such pain they we just want someone to take it away.  But only you can do that.  These rebound relationships often fail and we don’t seem to realize why. But these rebounds don’t have a solid foundation, so the walls come tumbling down.

Take Your Time

It is a sign of maturity to simply take a break.  There is no shortage of things to do to keep you gainfully occupied and to have fun along the way.  Yes, it is possible and quite probable that you will have some fun.  So, you could:

• Spend some time with your friends
• Catch up on books and magazines  that you’ve been wanting to read
• Get caught up on some of the things that you’ve been putting off
• Watch funny movies
• Spend time on your hobbies
• Take up a new hobby or sport
• Go on an adventure trip
• Take up vigorous exercise
• Work on rebuilding your self esteem
• Shift your energy and beliefs to positive
• Connect with fun members of your family.

This time in between is a good time to think.  What are your goals? What do you really want out of life?  What are you  looking for in a relationship?  If you gain clarity during this hiatus, you will make a better selection in love and you will  have a better relationship.  Your happiness is at stake.

Drop me a line about your thoughts…

Just Say No to the Status Quo ^TM

Donna Marie Thompson, PhD – The Bouncing Back Now Relationship Coach – is a Certified Professional Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Master Practitioner of the Energy Leadership Index. Donna Marie is listed as one of America’s Premier Experts in relationships and personal development. She is the host of the “Bouncing Back Now” show on BlogTalkRadio and on the Real Coaching Radio TV network. Donna Marie has been the featured guest on many radio shows and on the Brian Tracy TV Show as seen on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox affiliates across the country.

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