She just got out of a relationship. What now?
Verdict first
Go slow, keep it light, and don't audition for the role of her therapist. If she's ready, she'll show up. If she keeps talking about him and canceling on you, you're the distraction, not the next chapter.
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Read the signs
Good: she's making plans, curious about you, focused on the present.
Not ready: constant updates about the ex, hot-and-cold texting, "I don't know what I want".
What to do
Be fun, not heavy. Plan easy dates. Don't press for labels in the first weeks, and don't become the shoulder she cries on about him — that's a friend role, and it's hard to leave.
When to walk away
If after a month it's still mostly about him, step back. You can be kind and still not wait around.
Verdict
Patient, light, and ready to leave if you're only a distraction.
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