Do rebound relationships ever work?

As word rebound can mean many things, there is not a single answer on this question. It can mean that you want to prevent going to the relationship. It can work if you are genuine about preventing it. It can mean revenge. Revenge doesn't work at all. Revenge is a primitive and instinct which isn't appropriate in orderly human society. It can cause more harm than benefit. It can also mean that you wish to strengthen relationship. It can work if you do it correctly and appropriately. Therefore answers depends on which meaning of word rebound you have in your thoughts.

Oh boy, do I wish someone had given me the opportunity to ask that question when it was time to... Answer's yes, I do. Because I've been there and it's not easy having to go through that alone. The World's a big place. Too big for someone to wonder on how to treat another person's feelings. To be honest, in the end, that is what this is about. It's not just about the one person asking the question but also about those affected by it. What has brought the situation to come about and how is it going to affect the parties? That's the real question.

Do you mean work for rebounding or work to stay together? In any case the answer is the same. As long as people find in each others something they value and that they are in tte state of mind to be with someone, it is most likely to be an enjoyable relationship. Then also what does “work” mean in that case? I’m assuming that it means that it is nice and last for a while, enough to eventually become a couple. Overall, there is no specific pattern... every story is different. I have examples in my entourage of couples who could have been qualified as rebound at first and ended up lasting and being great. It’s best not to think of the concept of “rebound” if things are simply going well... just letting us flow is the best.

They could if you stop seeing it as a rebound relationship at some point. Relationships are dynamic things. Also, you have to be good by yourself first fam. Self love is key. You need to have a reservoir to pull from. Explore new things but do it with caution and dont do it to fill a void.

It seems unreasonable to suggest that rebound relationships could not work as well as any other. Although perhaps it is simply the probability of success that might decrease when a relationship is rushed into for the wrong reasons. During a rebound, a person misses out on the healing process that brings growth and insight after a breakup. It seems possible that one might fortunately stumble upon their ideal partner immediately after a breakup, but even then it might clarify their decision and benefit the new relationship to have better closure about the one before it.

It depends on the intent. You say "rebound," which to me means jumping into a relationship immediately after one ends in an effort to continue being with someone no matter who they are. In that case, it is not healthy, nor "working" for either person. Relationships should not be based upon an inherit need to be loved by someone; almost everyone has that desire but it is not an excuse to use others for short term comfort. If you are currently in a "rebound relationship," I would suggest you think deeply about how this relationships began and your inner insecurities that may have led to a relationship started off of fear.

According to my mind, they can work. If there is too much hurt left from the first period of the relationship, things can be difficult but not impossible. One has to be strong to work through everything that has happened. However, if it wasn't the right time the first time, maybe it is now. Maybe the people in the relationship have grown and things can be even better. Often, a pause for personal growth is needed so the relationship can consist out of two individuals who have their own personality and have grown enough to then grow together again. I think that it is very important to question your own intentions and feelings. If the relationship had been toxic the first time, independence from this difficult relationship might be the better option.

It depends. Many rebound relationships don't work out because of the force of "feelings" for the person. Sometimes, if it's with someone you could actually be right with, maybe developing feelings for them can happen. It is all different for everyone. Males find it easier than females because females sometimes take their time to process and actually move on. Once again it is still different for everyone. No one is the same. If you're in a rebound relationship, be aware of their emotions and yours. That is all I have to say now. I hope that was a helpful answer.

In my opinion, I think rebound relationships can sometimes "work" depending on the context. Sometimes, after an especially hard break up, all you need is a kind of distraction from the ex. A rebound relationship can provide this distraction, although that is not always a healthy way to get over someone. Rebound relationships also depend on the person you are rebounding with. If you went through a break up and started dating the first person you saw, this may not be the best idea. Rebounding is also commonly used to gain jealousy from the ex, which can lead to the new relationship not being as meaningful, and this can be hurtful to the person you are rebounding with. So overall, I think rebound relationship can work under the correct circumstances.

That completely depends on the person(s) involved. It also depends on how long you were with the previous person and how soon after you go into a new relationship. If you had true genuine love for the previous person it would be difficult to forget that love very quickly, which means the you are not putting in 100 percent to the new relationship. Generally people who jump right into something new are simply looking to overcome the pain from the last one. They want a distraction, they feel lonely, they are desperate for something to hold on too again. It's normal, and understandable. That doesn't mean the the "rebound relationship" can't work, it just simply depends on the reason you are with that person.

Rebound relationships can work however studies show that only 35% has actually succeeded leaving a large percentage of 65% failing in the first 6 months. This happens because the new partner the rebound is only filling in the gap left from the last relationship. Breaking up with a woman you truly love can be one of the toughest experiences to go through in life. In a serious relationship, you will usually invest a lot of your time, energy and emotions trying to make it work. Eventually, much of your life may revolve around her and big decisions that you used to make on your own when you were single, are now often made with her buy-in or with her interests in mind. No matter what happened during the relationship, no matter how “good” or “bad” you were together and no matter what caused the breakup; when it is all over, you are usually left feeling battered and bruised.

A relationship based on mutual admiration, respect and love works. And it needs a lot of nurturing and care. So it is only natural that when born in the midst of a closure or as a substitute for another one, relationships may have a slim chance of working out. Having said that, every relationship is in and of itself unique in many ways. So what may or may not work is never definitive. But either way, rebound or not, if there is love then there can always be a way. Might not be an easy way, but a way nevertheless.

I had this boyfriend I adored to pieces, I felt as he possibly felt the same way but eventually things came to an end and we our separate ways. I decided that maybe I could just move on and find someone else, what I missed was before I got into a relationship, I need to be in one myself. Rebound relationships can feel like you're not alone anymore but you never were! I don't particularly think a rebound relationship could work if you're not yet already healed from your previous relationship. Take time on self-love, you're worth it :)

They can work in a sense of gaining new perspective on what we want out of future relationships or finding out what works and what doesn't work. Of course, is true love likely? Maybe or maybe not but any relationship you enter into can be a learning experience. So if we consider them learning experiences and allow ourselves to appreciate them in that sense they can be beneficial. Just because something doesn't result in a long term committed relationship doesn't mean that we didn't gain something from it if we engage in it in a healthy and responsible way. Good luck out there. I'm glad i'm no longer involved with dating and am enjoying a 10 year long marriage.

I don't believe that rebound relationships work because they are on the false pretenses that everything will work out with the "replacement." Along with that, the rebound isn't the person they are, it's the person you want them to be. Rebounding is a way of coping because those who we love have rejected us, and in spite of that we chose to find someone else in hopes to prove that it could work out between them, when in reality it will not. But because we are so into wanting things to work out, we force ourselves to try and when it doesn't it ends up leaving us even more heartbroken.

I personally think that it might feel like it is helping in the moment, but it might make you not have time to process your emotions from the previous relationship. It is important to give yourself that time to heal emotionally until you are able to give your heart to someone else. Also, the rebound might have strong feelings for you and you might not feel the same so it might be unfair to them. Unless there is an agreement that you both are on the same page. Overall, I do not think it can work out unless you are mentally ready to move on.

A breakup causes an emotional and physical gap and a rebound can be the solution. Not only can a partner supply the physical needs that were lost through their physical presence and by fulfilling sexual needs, but if a new partner is in some way similar to an ex, feelings of attachment can naturally transfer towards a new partner without a large investment of time. Science supports that rebound relationships can be beneficial in dealing with getting over an ex, but it leads to the assumption that a rebound is only as good as its ability to be the same or better than your ex. Your ultimate choice to either seek out a rebound or deal with your emotions on your own should be based on the answer to the question, “Is the rebound better than your ex in any way, physically or emotionally?” For example, if your ex always comes out on top, you're going to think about and miss your ex more, which means the rebound is doing the exact opposite of what it was meant to do.

In my experience. No. I'm in a rebound relationship right now, and I don't think it's working. It's painful. And every text/exchange just hurts. Because you are merely substituting one person for another. It's hard though. Cause you crave the feeling that person gave you and the love they gave you. But just finding a replacement is no way to go about it. Coming to terms with the fact that the old relationship is over, and working through those emotions is important. And something that is frankly necessary to move past the breakup and move on as a person. Love is tough. But you can make it through.

Think that you love each other and that as much as you have fallen out, things can still work out. Let the other person breathe, miss you, your company, the moments they had together, don't send messages all the time asking for forgiveness, saying that you can't live without it, even if it is true, wait a while. You more than anyone know that love exists between you and that there is a very strong bond that unites you, believe in this love, ask for one last chance, no matter how much time passes and everything gets more difficult, don't let to believe.

I believe that under special circumstances they could work. But usually when you jump into a rebound relationship you are just using that person to try and get over someone that you recently got out of a relationship with, or to try and make them jealous/ get back at them. And that makes it hard to catch feelings for a rebound. You’re usually still too invested in the person you were with beforehand to make a real connection with that person. But if that person ended up helping you get over your past relationship and you formed a connection with them in the process of that you could end up in a very happy relationship.

Yes and No because when a person is vulnerable they don't see the flaws and red flags they normally would and the relationship sometimes end up toxic, it could also work because that other person can genuinely be a good person. It is a little tough to gauge the situation, it really depends on the other person and who they are getting involved with. It could be someone you would never be with because you would notice red flags from the beginning and end up in that relationship since you are upset and lonely or it could be someone you typically wouldn't give a chance to because you don't think that person is your type but turns out is exactly your type.

In my experience, It depends on a number of different factors: reason for break up, time spent in relationship, family and mentality. If the breakout was due to factors such as cheating, I’m a strong believer in if they can do it once, they will always have that mentality of exploring other options so I would stay away from rebound. On the other hand if it due to factors such as “not being the right time” or drifting apart then of course a rebound would work. Also it just depends on what kind of person you are. Some people move on faster and don’t hang on to past relationships and have the empiric always ability to do so

From personal experience, I can say that not everything you think is good for you is necessarily good for you. I'm terms of a relationship, you and that person ended things for a reason. I think it's healthy to acknowledge the relationship's past, but by moving forward you are learning to grow beyond that relationship and the experiences that came along with it. If I had got back together with my partner from a previous relationship I would've never met my partner today. Despite the times I had with my ex, I feel better knowing that I have developed and matured with someone new.

Anything is possible. Rebound relationships are obviously influenced a great deal by the high intensity emotions of a recent breakup. Still, that does not mean that you cannot find a person to love genuinely and who genuinely loves you in return. It's a very confusing time and patience is necessary to heal the wounds and untangle your thoughts and self doubts. In the end it can become a long lasting commitment as you clear away the normal emotional struggles by working together. Usually, the hardest part of rebound relationships is figuring out, "Do I love this person? Or do I engage in this relationship because I just fear being alone?"

Rebound relationships do work if both the person are equally comitted towards it and again ready to be together with more respect and love towards each other. Broken relationships create differences. It sometimes make hard to trust again. Broken things too need something to get fixed again. So does the relationship. It requires belie that two people can take each other with open heart with faith that whatever kept them apart will not do again. It takes time. I think if worked rebound relationships proves much more stronger. Relation can be of any type but the thing that every relation need Is love, respect, loyalty and most important understanding.

Rebound relationships refer to those relationships that are formed right after the end of another relationship. On average, 90% of rebound relationships fail within three months. Lets explore why it has a high tendency of failing. Firstly as the person wishes to move on from past relationship as quickly as possible, they quickly enter the very first opportunity coming their way. The intense relief from a failed precursor brings unusual optimism for in the new romantic opportunity. They are infatuated over their new partner and deem their new partners above all other priorities. They are blinded to the flaws as they are locked in the honeymoon stage.After this stage, reality slowly seeps and they both notice each others flaws and they start experiencing difficulties. Resentment, regret and disappointment follows soon. Hence if you are currently in a rebound relationship you may be faced with the reality of breakup or reconnection. Hence it is always crucial to take things slowly.

Mine worked! We split after some months, and rebounded after 2-3 months. We have been together for almost five years now. Never say never, it really depends on the people involved :) it was the best thing that happened to me really, I am so happy we rebounded and I feel grateful every single day. It takes a lot of maturity and a lot of forgiving for the past errors, but it's possible. Of course this doesn't apply in extreme cases and in toxic and abusive relationships, in that case, totally stay away from them! It isn't the norm luckily ^^

I believe that rebound relationships are built upon negative emotion. This is not to say that they are doomed to failure. I believe that they are simply starting from a point that is more difficult. Then again, some rebounds are built upon a feeling of freedom and a chance to do new things. Therefore, as with all things, the context of the relationships start has a great deal to do with the success or failure of the "launch". A relationship is so complex that to break it down into so simple of terms is unhealthy.

Every relationship works only if honestly and clarity are present. If you see your relationship as rebound and admit that to your partner, it might work. If you pretend you are committed when you are not, it will not work, even if it lasts long. Try to communicate the way you feel about your relationship to your partner to see if you are on the same page, and to see if your relationship can last. Do not let the label "rebound" determine your attitudes toward your relationship. Rather, treat it as any other relationship that needs communication and honesty to thrive.

Break-ups can be devastating, distressing, cause unhappiness, and cause feelings of loss or grief. Seeking comfort can actually be part of the healing process. Rebound relationships are those that begin shortly after a previous relationship ends and before you've let go of all emotional ties to your ex. More often then not, these are simply a distraction from feelings of loss and regret and are said to be a self defense mechanism. Studies have show rebound relationships can actually be healthy for you if you enter them with the right midset. If the goal is to move on with your life in a positive way, rebounds are potentially healthy for you. Evidence from Brumbaugh & Fraley (2014) shows that rebound relationships help people feel mroe confident and recover from their loss faster. This is caused by severing the emotional attachment for their ex when starting a new relationship. This same study showed that decreasing the time between a break-up and new relationship actually yields greater well-being, higher self-esteem, and deeper respect for their significant other.