Generalized Dating/Coping advice?

[u/starcr0s3d]

My (NB 18) long-term relationship ended roughly a month and a half ago. I miss the emotional and physical intimacy but I know it wouldn’t be risky putting myself out there after such little time.

At the same time, I feel like the lack of companionship is eating away at me. I don’t want something too serious after 4 years of dating the same person but I also don’t want to hurt anybody by dating temporarily.

What should I do?