Dating After Suffering Heartache

Jill went through a terrible breakup nine months ago. She and her boyfriend had been dating for five years. She was heartbroken. Jill wanted to start dating again but, she was afraid of getting hurt again. She said she needed some dating tips. I told Jill to go slow and focus on becoming friends first. I told her it was important not to let any bitterness from her past relationship spill over into the new one;don’t transfer the undesirable traits of your ex onto your new companion.  I told her to stay positive and keep an open mind. I introduced Jill to Tony. They are meeting for lunch next week.