One mistake that many people make when dating again after a hiatus is feeling as though they must be mutually exclusive with one person right from the start. If you force a relationship, it will never be what you hoped it would be. That’s why it’s important to keep an open mind and an open heart. Date several people to see who you’d like to get to know better. Make it a point to let the men or women that you meet online that you’re testing the water and dating more than one person. That way, there is no question of your character. You can go on dates with several people without having a long-term relationship with one until you’re ready.