And I think that's how it *should* be done, and why I haven't bothered to seek a relationship right now. I'm not sure I can even be true to myself right now, let alone a romantic interest. As painful as it can be, being alone is, at least in my case, very therapeutic. I look forward to being ready to date again, but I want to make sure I'm doing it because I know I can succeed in it, not because I just want it.
Edit: fixed another damned spelling error Jag inadvertently pointed out. 