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

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.

just wait till you find someone you want, dont force it.
you may still be “getting over” that person, or you may not be completely “over” that person for a long time, if ever.
But someone new could help deliver you from that.
thats my opinion
ulimately hes right.
its your call

if you aren’t ready, then you aren’t ready. your family sounds like they just want to make sure you’re happy, but if you know you need more time, then just take some more time. nothing wrong with that.

@jmah: “The thing is, I can’t get excited about it. There are a few people that are interested and whom I find interesting, but, I keep putting the ‘dating and getting to know someone’ thing off.”

Why is that? Maybe, I’m not ready; I don’t know?”

You do know. Your emotions are telling you to wait a bit and your friends/family are giving you unasked-for-advice. Listen to YOUR inner voice; it is very clear.

Thank-you.

Read your question again. “Maybe, I’m not ready to date; it’s only been a few months since the breakup?” The way you worded it alone, tells me you’re not ready to date. If you were ready, you probably would have said ”Am I ready to date; it’s been a few month since the breakup.” By saying it’s only been a few months, says that you don’t feel like it’s been long enough. Only you can judge whether it’s time or not and it sounds like you’re not ready. And that is ok.

Take some time for yourself and wait until you’re really ready. And you’ll know it.

You didn’t say how long you were in the relationship for. The rule of thumb it takes half the time you were in the relationship to really get over it and move on.

I swear by that! I was in a relationship for a year, and it really did take me a solid 6 months to move forward. So maybe you just need some more (perfectly normal) grieving time.

You’ll know when you’re ready. Maybe take their advice and meet new people (as friends for starters) and do some social networking, but other than that, nobody should tell you when it’s time to start dating again. And especially not people on fluther.

Take your time.