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What is a "rebound"?

Relationship Advice and The Rebound

There's a familiar relationship pattern among people who move quickly into a new romance after the old one dies (or, sometimes, while it's still limping along). Sad and brokenhearted, such a person finds a kindly soul who's willing to offer a comforting shoulder, or bed. The kindly soul offers support and relationship advice, believing that this will lead to healing, renewal, and love. And lo and behold, it does -- but not with the kindly soul. Often, the person who once seemed a source of comfort now becomes just a reminder of old pain. A happy new life begins -- with a happy new partner, someone who wasn't around for any of the bad old stuff. If you're fresh from a breakup, you can recognize this pattern for what it is, and choose to get your comfort from people who don't want long-term love. If you're tempted to play the role of the kindly soul, take two steps back and give the rebounder time and space to heal before expressing your interest.

Comments

8/31/2007 10:10:26 AM
amanda said:

i like this it is kind of true and i think it will help me inrelationship

2/1/2008 8:35:15 AM
Evelyn Mulder said:

I say just be careful when on the rebound, because there are wolfs out there.

5/25/2008 11:26:05 AM
David said:

Yes, I agree! Good advice. You must learn to love yourself 100% before you can attract the right relationship!

2/18/2010 12:35:02 PM
BT said:

Also recognize when you are the rebound. if someone comes out of a relationship saying they had feelings for you during their relationship, it can be disastrous for you to jump right in. After a short period of time they'll want time to themselves and youll be left in the dust. Whenever someone is fresh out of a relationship, take their words and affections with a pound, not a grain, of salt. I learned it the hard way.

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