by "aesonknight," a Psychic Advisor on Keen*

Many people find themselves in a never-ending cycle of failed relationships. They immediately embark on the quest for a new partner before they have resolved the issues related to their recent break-up. If you are one who is repeatedly in and out of relationships and are considering becoming involved again … STOP! Before you get into something new, take a hard and honest look at yourself and answer the following questions truthfully:

Are You Ready for a New Relationship?
If you automatically answered yes, then rethink the answer. If you are still hanging onto thoughts of the last relationship and tear up the minute you go to the place where you and your former partner had your first date or spent time together, then no, you are not ready for the next relationship. Stay single and meet new friends for now.

Have You Dealt With Your Baggage?
Are you still holding onto remnants and reminders of your past relationship? Have you taken off the ring and put away the old pictures? Have you dealt with the bad times and mourned the loss of the good times?

Have You Truly Moved On From Your Past?
Are you still involved in a past relationship even though you have officially ended it? If you have truly moved on, then you are no longer seeking anything in the past relationship, including a friendship. If you are no longer involved, your former partner is not regularly calling you and still acting as your mate.

Do You Have Time for a Relationship?
Relationships take time to build, grow and nurture (ideally between 10 - 20 hours per week). Do you have that time to give to the relationship, unconditionally, without letting go of your life?

Are You Mentally Ready for a Relationship?
Relationships take a lot of mental thought and feeling. Can you handle that?

Can You Stand On Your Own Two Feet?
Can you do without relying on your friends and family for support, and without your former relationships for fulfillment?

Can You Stop Thinking/Talking About Previous Relationships?

If you still can't stop thinking or talking about what has happened in your past relationships, then you still need to heal and move past the old before moving on to the new.

If you answered "no" to any of these questions, then you should give it more time before starting a real relationship. Explore the reasons for the demise of your past relationships and work on yourself before trying to build something with someone else. The wait and effort will be well worth it when you are ready for that next, more fulfilling level of love.

* From the blog of "aesonknight," a Psychic Advisor on Keen