Former divorce solicitor discusses the concept of "rebounding" after a relationship ends. It defines rebounding as rushing into a new relationship to avoid processing the pain of a breakup, often choosing partners with superficial similarities to the ex. The author outlines signs of rebounding, such as desperation for a new partner and neglecting red flags, and offers advice on how to stop, emphasizing the importance of healing and self-reflection before pursuing new relationships.

It might not be as bad as you think.

According to this study...

Focusing on someone new relieved the anxiety of missing your ex.

Their longing for their ex was disrupted.

Maybe.

Or maybe this was just a side-effect of time playing out.

Why Rebounds Can Seem Like a Lifeline

It might not be as bad as you think.

There’s an American study from Brumbaugh & Fraley (2015, Journal of Social and Personal Relationships) that found rebound relationships can actually help people recover from a breakup faster.

A new connection can boost self-esteem, reduce longing for the ex, and distract from pain.

That’s the theory.