How do I know if I'm ready to date again?

You're probably ready to date again when you feel genuinely excited about meeting new people rather than just trying to fill a void, prove you're over your ex, or avoid being alone. You should feel relatively comfortable with yourself and your single life, have processed the major emotions from your past relationship, and be able to talk about your ex without intense emotional reactions. If you're dating to avoid dealing with your feelings or to make your ex jealous, you probably need more time to heal.