Thank you for your reply and good advice. I did start therapy, once I realized how toxic and abusive my relationship had actually been. I do think that I would want to have more of a friendship or “getting to know you” sort of experience before dating again, even with this guy I know. I don’t really feel as though I will need years to get over things before I’m ready to date, but I do appreciate that honest advice. I guess I just don’t feel that my previous relationship is still causing heartache in a “lost love” or missing him sort of way. I just want to be cautious before letting my walls down and letting someone new into my life, I guess. Thanks!