(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Sandra Bullock apparently feels ready to date again, but wants to keep any budding romance private.

The actress was left devastated earlier this year when it was reported her husband Jesse James had a string of affairs throughout their marriage. The news broke shortly after Sandra won the best actress Oscar, and she immediately retreated from the public eye.

She eventually re-emerged to confirm she was divorcing Jesse, revealing she had secretly adopted a baby boy called Louis from New Orleans at the same time.

Since then Sandra has concentrated on being a mother, but she is now said to be ready to start dating again. She is keen to find her perfect partner, but doesnt want her love-life to become public property.

Her son Louis is eight months old now. Shes adjusted to motherhood and to being single again. She wants to fall in love, a source told National Enquirer. But after Jesse, no bad boys need apply. This time around, Sandy isnt going to make a public display of her love life.

The 46-year-old went to bar The Abbey in West Hollywood last month, and the experience showed her how much she has missed going out with pals. She has vowed to start making time for fun with friends. (C) Cover Media