Why are we expected to wait so long to start dating again

No I’m not “over it.” But I feel the most relief and forget all about it when socializing and talking to people especially an attractive member of the opposite sex. But once this is over I’m back in my head.

I’m touch starved, cried enough tears to fill an ocean and am just alone at home often just waiting to finally be “over it!” so I can meet someone new.

I just want a conversation over a glass of wine. A hug, coffee in bed in the morning, a cocktail while watching a funny show with someone.

I’m missing those human interactions more than anything. I miss my ex sure but I miss companionship and company.

I am taking care of myself, have all the hobbies, a robust social life and am maintaining all of that. I’m just not happy being shackled to the limitation of not dating until I’m over it.

On top of that, I’m wasting time. I want a family etc and I’m expected to wait 6 months to a year to get back out there? I’m craving my ex that doesn’t want me, suffering with no end in sight. I have a good life otherwise, I just want to hang out with other girls and see what happens but I’m not over it at all and still feels like day 1.