There are good times and bad times to date. Here are a few ways to tell that romantic love might not be your highest priority at the moment:

-You’re still in another unhappy relationship.
-You’re fresh out of another relationship/marriage.
-You’re in recovery.
-You’re in the closet.
-You’re grieving or mourning loss.
-Something else is needing/demanding your full attention for a short/fixed period of time.

If you are in any of these situations, I want to be clear that I am NOT saying that you can’t get or have the love you want in your life. Some people in these situations do find true love at the same time. Anything is possible. Besides, you can and will overcome all of these and other obstacles to romantic love.

I just want you to consider the value of being fully ready to give and receive romantic love. It’s important to acknowledge how challenging it is to devote your mind, spirit and heart to someone else when there’s so much you still need to take care of within, or without, in your life.

If you realize you aren’t ready, then giving up isn’t the answer. Getting ready is. Go through what you need to go through. Do what you need to do. Get the help you need to get. Do so carrying true belief in the love you seek in your heart and mind always. It may just take some time.

One of my favorite quotes is by Earl Nightingale: “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.”

Time will pass. Choose to get closer and closer to love as it does. Be ready.

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KishaLynn Elliott is a coach, inspirational speaker, and author of the bestselling e-book A D.R.E.A.M. Comes True: 5 Steps to Planning and Creating Your Personal Success Story NOW! She teaches single lesbians to Find Your Equal in love and in life. If you are ready for true love, schedule a free initial consultation and let’s work together…to get her.