Most of us, or should I say 90% of us have
been in rebound relationships, knowingly or unknowingly. Personally I view it
as a sad & cowardly way to move on, as opposed to deal with what's actually
going on. Here are a few signs for those rebounders who thought it was 'true love!' (Courtesy: Google)
"A rebound relationship is one that occurs shortly after the break-up of a significant love relationship. If you are in a relationship but have distanced yourself emotionally from your relationship partner, you may begin a rebound relationship before you even leave the relationship you are in.
A rebound relationship is a distraction. It is a connection to another person that keeps us from having to experience the full extent of the emotional pain of our recent break – up. It is a misguided attempt to move on with our lives. Many people will jump back into the dating scene because of the fear of being alone. It’s a quick fix, one in which we can drown out our pain by reveling in the emotional intensity and passion of a new found love. It can be a a lot more fun than dealing with the misery of a recently broken heart.
We may have a sense of urgency and a desire to make sure we get it right the next time around. Those are great motivators to have, but make sure that sense of urgency is not causing you to rush in the wrong direction. Most of these rebound relationships are not permanent, and they can be even more destructive than the earlier breakup."
So do yourself and any potential new relationship partners a favour and deal with the pain of your old relationship before moving onto another one. One may miss the comfort and affection of a regular relationship. But whatever the reason is, it is a selfish reason.
Agreed, breakups are painful and hard. But in the end, the fun and memorable times spent with your partner are definitely worth the pain. Rather than putting a temporary band-aid on it, may as well wait for the real deal, right?
