Rebound Relationships

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Registered: 04-16-2003
Rebound Relationships
Sun, 06-26-2005 - 2:53am

What exactly are rebound relationships? My ex of 10 years broke up with me. After 3 weeks, he began dating some girl he was set up with by a friend. I guess he really likes her, and her him. Although he says his feelings started changing over the past year, I am wondering, is this a rebound? I guess it really doesn't matter, it doesn't change anything for us. It just hurts so bad that he could move on that quickly. Especially a month after telling me he loved me, missed me, and wanted to work things out. Not sure if this new girl is perfect for him, or he is making her perfect, you know?

What are rebound relationships? Are they always doomed and what is their purpose?