Are You Ready to Rumble?
Test Your Relationship Readiness
or, I'd Love To, But I've Got Six More Weeks of Pining Scheduled...

by Danielle Zeitlen

Admit it, we've all taken a quiz in a magazine in order to find out if we were meant to be with our mates, only to discover that we were about as compatible as Sue and Kelly of Survivor.

Of course at the time, we wrote off this seeming incompatibility as the result of a stupid survey perpetuated by ignorant magazine editors who couldn't possibly know just how perfect we were with our then-sweeties. Three months later, when the relationship dissolved like the Wicked Witch of the West, we conveniently forgot all about the quiz which so eerily predicted our demise.

Not that magazine quizzes are an authentic diagnostic tool for all relationships, but there are some questions you can ask that will help you -- after you've been kicked about by the demon Heartbreak -- to determine if you're ready to get back in the saddle.

Question 1: Can You Leave the Office?

The "corporate ladder" we hear so much about is called a ladder for a reason. You're supposed to climb it slowly and carefully. If it were a corporate razor scooter, everyone would be on one. Many of us cope with a breakup by throwing ourselves into our jobs. If you like the view from the top and are 100 percent dedicated to your career, you may want to think about whether you can honestly make time for a relationship, or even a date.

Ask yourself if you can leave the office at 5:00 without getting hives and stressing about all the work left on your desk. Try making plans with friends and keeping them, rather than canceling... again. Go out and see what your fair city has to offer: hit the museums, parks and other cultural hotspots. You could even try your hand at bingo. Don't laugh, it's the hottest game with balls these days. Check it out at Tortilla Flats in NYC, Tempest in LA or your local church.

If you are serious about your career but still want to broaden your dating horizons, ask if your company will pay for you to take classes related to your job. Many corporations offer compensation and this is a great way to meet people outside the office with the same interests as you, plus it will show your initiative to your boss, which is always a good thing.

Question 2: Do You Know Your Friends Too Well?

Feel like your circle of friends is closing faster than a New York City apartment? Maybe it's time to expand your horizons a bit. I'm not suggesting you ditch your gang completely, but your chances of meeting someone will dramatically increase if you -- gulp -- try hanging with some fresh faces.

That co-worker in the next cube who seems cool, or that person you always talk to between poses at yoga, why not see if he/she wants to hang out one night. And while you're at it, ask him/her to bring some friends along for the ride. You never know who might tag along and even if no one lights your match, you just might make some new friends, which ain't so bad. The more friends you have, the more people who are available to set you up.

But, and this is a huge but (insert Jennifer Lopez joke here), do not assume your friends will play matchmaker just because you are single. Most people are afraid to mention the fixup for fear their friend will be offended. If you are game for blind dates, tell people. They just might surprise you.

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