On the Rebound

Some will leave you sad for a few days while others can fling you into a deep, dark depression for months, but as a rule, break-ups suck.

And while some people prefer to lick their wounds alone, others find solace in the arms of another. Defined as the period following the break up of a romantic relationship, the romantic relationship a person has during the rebound period or to the partner in such a relationship, rebounds are often short-lived and wildly passionate. With a focus on the physical, it’s easy for these relationships to fizzle out as quickly as they caught fire. This week, we took to Facebook to hear what our readers think of rebound relationships…

Lloyd Ambrosini

It is not a good idea at all. People must not date immediately after breaking up.

Merry Richards

I think if you already have someone on the waiting list after a bad relationship then you can start dating soon after a break-up. Well, I dated someone one month into my rebound period and we’re still together and married for three years now, so it worked for me.

Immz Dada Kayambu

I don’t support rebound relationships. The rebound mentality might lead someone into risky and multiple relationships. Another idea is that the way I broke up with my partner will determine how long the rebound period should last.

Khaibasen Nauseb

I don’t think it’s fair to deny your own happiness. What if your rebound period lasts years? Are you going be alone, just watching other happy couples while you wait for the so-called “rebound period” to finish? Part of moving on means finding someone new.

Louis Cypher de Ville

It could be that you had a bad relationship because of the person on the waiting list. It’s not a good idea to have a back-up plan in a relationship as you tend not to give it your all.

Susan Bianca

Mostly you rebound with a person you know. That guy who has been asking you out but you never wanted him. Most of the times rebounds don’t get serious on your side but they may get serious on the side of the person you made your rebound.. The period is determined by the time it takes for you to get another dude or the time it takes to forget the ex…

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