I think you should try informally and then you will know if you are ready. I went on a few dates last month and while it was nice to do something social I felt like I was cheating on him. I went home feeling guilty. I shouldn't as he is still with the woman he had an affair with and they now live together. That is what I needed to realize it was too soon. Plus I haven't been on a date since I have been 21. I now know that most men in their 30's without kids do not want to hold a conversation about all the funny/cute things my son can do. go figure..... I decided the only man in my life that I need is about 3 feet tall and calls me "mom"
-------------------- It is the little things that matter the most.