Do rebound relationships ever work?

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. If you move quickly from a long lasting relationship into another relationship then you are probably in a rebound relationship. A rebound relationship can work, but I feel like if it does it's based off of the wrong things. A rebound relationship to me is built to make an ex partner jealous. If you want the truth rebound relationships usually never works out.

Never. You cling onto a person because you lost the person you truly love and hope that they are like the other person but they arent

Rebound relationships are widely known to be unproductive and sometimes unhealthy. Or are they? Well, that's where the controversy comes into play! According to Theresa DiDonato (PhD), "Recent evidence suggests, in fact, that people who dive into rebound relationships get over their ex-partner more quickly and feel more confident in their date-ability (Brumbaugh & Fraley, 2014). This evidence builds nicely on research showing that individuals with high attachment anxiety are better able to sever their emotional attachment to an ex-partner when they start a new relationship (Spielmann, MacDonald, & Wilson, 2009). Brumbaugh and Fraley (2014) also discovered that less time between a break-up and a new relationship generally predicts greater well-being, higher self-esteem, and more respect for a new partner. " Rebound relationships have many positive effects, but of course, ensure you're going into said relationship with good intentions or else the decision could cause more problems than solve. It should be noted, on the contrary, evidence also suggests that those who enter relationships quicker also tend to compare their new romantic involvement with their previous one -- a con -- but it doesn't necessarily indicate this is always the case. I have provided the research behind this subject, but ultimately it comes down the variables of each person, the relationship, their true intentions, their previous experiences, coping mechanisms, significance of previous and current relationship, and many other factors. The question on whether rebound relationships work is a yes, but it doesn't necessarily mean all will. Remember that. :)

No because in a way you are putting a bandaid over a wound and bandaids will fall off over time if you keep it on without ripping it off yourself. It's numbing the pain rather than facing it and bettering yourself

Rebound relationships are less about the partner and more about the desire to continue being in a relationship.

Whenever people breakup, there is a lot of sorrow. Take a while to step back and relax, life will be ok. Do not rush into anything and take your time to listen to your heart. Just go easy and slow ok?

Yes and no. They usually don't because they are there to help you bounce back and get over your ex. They could possibly work out by finding out that they make you much happier than anything.

Sometimes. Sometimes it doesn't matter how a relationship started but how compatible both people are in a relationship.

They can. There's no evidence to indicate otherwise. It completely depends upon the individuals involved.

That depends. If you're looking for sex and temporary consolation they can, if the other person is okay with that. But I don't think it's a good way to find your life partner/soul mate.

It really depends on the situation. The short answer is yes. The long answer depends on how many times you have broken up before, how strong the relationship was, and why you broke up in the first place.

No rebound relationships don't work because youre obviously still in love with your ex and you will feel guilty and you might not enjoy being intimate with your partner because your ex is still at the back of your head. Rebound relationships will cause more harm than good broken hearted person.

Yes! But every relationship is different and with different people so no two relationships are the same. There is no need to have to compare your relationship with others each relationship is as unique and the memories it produces!

Never let anyone treat you like an option, you deserve to be someone's priority and not to be by their side only when someone left them.

No. It doesn't. It won't. And it will never. There will always be that one person who will get hurt, either it's you, him/her, or someone out of your relationship. Maybe to some, it works. But it will take a lot of sacrifices and risks to make it work for all of you, involved or not.

Any relationship can work as long as both parties are willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.

That depends on what you want/expect from your rebound relationship. If you just want sex to forget about your ex, it should be pretty easy. But some people can't help but get feelings. So we just have to hope for the best, I guess.

You never know until you actually try. Sometimes couples need to reflect on themselves so they can be better for one another.

It's wise to try avoid them, as your emotional state may be different to you. embracing flaws is key