Why Rebound Dating is Dangerous (Part 2)

This article is the second installment in a two-part series concerning rebound relationships.
Click here for part-one.

Unintentionally reminding her of her ex can have unforeseen effects - she may fly into a rage, she may become upset and want to talk about him (a topic that you definitely don’t want to discuss), she may suddenly be full or remorse and run off to try to make up with him or any number of other reactions…

For that matter, the girl may even be testing herself to see if she suddenly feels pangs of guilt for sharing a meal with another man to see where her heart truly belongs.

There is an extra cautionary note that this freak-out could occur even once you have made it as far as the bedroom - which creates a whole new level of awkward situation.

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There is also another danger of rebound relationships: assuming you don't know all the gory details of the breakup, for all you know she may have walked out on the fella without explicitly telling him that it was over. Do you really want to be the man enjoying an intimate dinner when the ex (who may or may not be the jealous type, and may or may not be a heavy weight boxing champion) bursts in looking for her?

(After all, you wouldn't be the sort of guy who would purposefully seek out a vulnerable girl on the rebound. Right?)

In short girls on the rebound need support from friends and family, a shoulder to cry on, an ear to bend and a way to get the bad taste out of their mouth with something meaningless.

Don't go being the "something meaningless" as not only are there too many things that can go wrong, but also unnecessary damage can be caused (to her and/or you).

Any breakup results in emotional baggage, everybody has some, but do you both a favor by not approaching anybody whose emotional baggage may have smoke coming out of it.

However, given time to heal and move on then by all means make an advance – just remember that many girls need time before they are ready again for something meaningful.

This is Part two of a two-part series on the rebound topic - composed by Richard Ford. Be sure to check out part one!