Can a Rebound Relationship Ever Work?

you’re able to mope and spend a few days in bed.

you’re able to undertake a forced glow-up and hit the gym.

you’ve got the option to surround yourself with friends and have a distracting blast.

Or, it’s possible for you to throw yourself headfirst into a new relationship.

That last one might not always work out so well.

But can it actually work out?

What is a rebound relationship?

When you spring back from that, you enter another relationship as fast as you’re free to.

There aremoviesabout this phenomenon, loads of Redditthreads, and greatsongs, too.

Note, though, that these examples arent exactly positive.

Ariana Grandes rebound anthem, for instance, is aptly named: Bad Idea.

Lets explore Grandes 2019 banger here for a second.

She sings, I got a bad idea / How bout we take a little bit of time away?

That is a case study in why rebound relationships are a less-than-stellar move.

Is it fair to them that youre still hung up on someone else and repressing your emotions?

Dont be too hard on yourself if youve done this or are doing it right now.

This might not even be an active choice.

There is more hindsight recognition.

Still, that doesnt mean itcantwork.

You very well might meet your perfect person while scrambling to heal yourself after a breakup with someone else.

Id never say anything is out of the range of possibility, said the repeat-rebounding Brooklynite.

For the best shot at this working, be honest.

If your new partner is kind and understanding, thats a good sign.

Dont hide that they met you at a time when you were really going through it.

Total honesty is the best option here, especially if youre still in contact with your ex.

Do not tell this new person that you want a relationship if you dont or arent ready for one.

Dont let your heartbreak become someone elses heartbreak.

Be honest with yourself.

Are you being an asshole to this new person?

Are you really ready to sever ties with your old boo?

Is it really even over?

It might be in your best interest to spend some time alone after your breakup.