
Originally Posted by
daem
most likely you will find yourself thinking of your ex of 3 years...my rule of thumb for getting serious is 1/3 the time you were together.
if you were with her for 1 month, it will only take a couple weeks to get over it.
if you were with her for a year, then 3 months should do the trick.
with your 3 years though, i wouldn't suggest a full year. i think my formula only works for relationships that have ran close to year.
feelings you accumulated from years 2-3 couldn't be that much stronger than year one, so maybe 3-6 months would suffice.
don't let opportunities slip away since this new one seems to tickle your fancy.
she won't wait around for you to get over the ex, so don't expect things to pick up where you left off.
if you like her enough to want to be with her, use her support to get over your ex and maximize your benefit from breaking up earlier.
needing your own time is necessary for self reflection, however maybe the new girl can help you with that.
just a thought, good luck with whatever you decide.