How do you do it? What does that mean? I had this girl who was about to break up with her boyfriend and eventually did. But she told me to be patient because we both knew I liked her. And I know what it means in television sitcoms. There's always "a moment" but in real life, does she tell you? Do you wait and be friends and hopefully not seen as just a friend in that time? How long do you wait and stay single? Do you? What's everyone's experience on that. Waiting for her to be ready to date again.