What the post-breakup 3-month rule basically means is that all parties previously linked must wait three months before dating again. The reason for this societal dictation is to give the people involved a breather, some lead time, maybe a little room for forgiveness.

Should you follow 3-month rule?

But the concept of the three-month rule is pointless. By prescribing a rule where you should wait 90 days before being with someone new, it puts pressure for those who havent moved on in the recommended timeframe and guilts those who have moved on faster. The thing is, people process feelings differently.

Should the guy or girl say I love you first?

In general, if two people love each other, it doesnt matter who says I love you first. If youre not sure whether your partner feels the same way you do, you can still tell them how you feel—just be mindful of why youre doing it.