Getting Back Into Dating

I had my first date since January when I was in a relationship with my ex. A bit of a background: my ex broke up with me in a text message because of some mental health issues (you can see the whole situation in two posts on the family and relationships forum).

Anyways, I feel proud of myself. Although the date with this new woman didn't end up in a second date (mutually agreed upon by both of us), I did make a new friend out of it and we're going to hang out again in a couple of weeks.

It's really hard to move on and it still hurts, but I am proud of myself for trying and being honest about my situation with the people I am talking to. I know what it feels like to not have my feelings considered and am at least not going to pass my pain on to someone else.