Maybe, I'm not ready to date; it's only been a few months since the breakup?

Maybe, I'm not ready to date; it's only been a few months since the breakup?
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Only you can answer this question, but if you have to ask, I think it’s safe to assume that you are not ready to date. You will know when the time is right.
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