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When you’re single, it can feel like everyone else around you is coupled up. Fortunately, there are tons of ways you can lift your spirits and be happy about your single status. In this article, we’ll tell you how you can enjoy being single to not only survive but thrive on your own.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionIs it bad to date right after a breakup?
Lena Dicken, Psy.DDr. Lena Dicken is a Clinical Psychologist based in Santa Monica, California. With over eight years of experience, Dr. Dicken specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She utilizes an integrative approach combining Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Mindfulness-based therapies. Dr. Dicken holds a BS in Integrative Medicine from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, an MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Westwood. Dr. Dicken’s work has been featured in GOOP, The Chalkboard Magazine, and in numerous other articles and podcasts. She is a licensed psychologist with the state of California.
Clinical PsychologistI always encourage people to let them be single for some amount of time. It's hard to fully engage and show up as your full self if you haven't had time to heal from or grieve for your last relationship. That can start a dangerous pattern where you're dating back-to-back, and then when you do eventually end up single, you'll have to process all of that heartbreak from all of those relationships.
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- If you’ve just gone through a breakup, give yourself some time to be single before looking for love again.[12]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/201902/the-core-qualities-those-who-enjoy-being-single
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/single-life
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/making-good-friends.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/single-life
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/single-life
- ↑ https://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/livingablissfullife/2019/1/make-a-date-with-yourself-for-powerful-self-care
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
- ↑ https://yourtimetogrow.com/how-to-celebrate-your-successes/
- ↑ Lena Dicken, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 December 2020.
About This Article
To survive without a girlfriend or boyfriend, try to stay busy by pursuing hobbies you enjoy, such as crafting, canoeing, or writing poems. You can also date yourself by going to a movie alone, travelling, or taking a class, and get to know yourself better along the way. Also, enrich the relationships you have with friends and family by investing more of your time and effort. Additionally, expand your social circle by starting conversations with other people at work or in class and spending time with other single people. For more tips from our co-author, including how to fight stress and stay active, read on!
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