10 Warning Signs You Are in a Rebound Relationship

Do you think your partner is in a rebound relationship with you?

If you have even an iota of doubt, then read these signs of a rebound relationship and know the truth.

Rebound relationships have quite the healing effect on someone who has just come out of a serious relationship. But it is definitely not good for the other person.

If you are that other person, then you need to find out whether this relationship is rebound or not. If you get any more serious in a rebound relationship, then it will not end well for you.

People enter rebound relationships when they are too scared to be alone after the breakup. They are probably not thinking straight and definitely are not thinking about the other person involved. The priority for them is to get away from the current situation and find solace in someone’s arms.

This is not a healthy way to deal with the situation This is basically shoving all your emotions under the carpet and ignoring it. But how long can they do that? 

Sooner or later, this pile is going to grow big and the dirt will be visible to all. Your partner’s emotional turmoil is bound to affect you too.

If you don’t want to get caught in this emotional rollercoaster, then read the signs of rebound relationship and walk out of their life before it is too late for both of you.

Here we have talked about the signs of a rebound relationship. Read on to find out if you are a rebound for your partner.

Their Previous Relationship Was Not That Long Ago

The first sign of a rebound relationship is that you two started dating soon after your partner’s previous relationship ended. 

Your partner did not take any time to get over that relationship and just moved on to the next one. 

Whenever a relationship ends, you need time to move on. There has to be closure. There has to be a mourning period.

If your partner did not take the time to mourn the loss of the relationship, then that could mean two things. One that they didn’t care about the relationship much. Two, they still have not moved on.

If its reason number one, then you should be concerned about the emotional quotient of your partner. And if it is reason number two, then it is a sign that it is a rebound relationship.

No matter what kind of relationship your partner had, everyone needs a breather before they move on to the next relationship.

They Love You and You Don’t Know Why

Your partner is in love with you and you don’t know why because you both hardly know each other.

Your relationship escalated quickly and you both are still finding new things about each other every day. But, your partner is already in love with you while you are still trying to know them better.

This is a sign of a rebound relationship. Your partner is in a hurry to fall in love. They think that when they are in love, they will move on and forget their ex.

You will see signs that your partner is overly affectionate and expresses it too. They say that they like you a lot, but they don’t know you well enough.

The biggest concern is that they are not even trying to know you better, but they love you a lot. This just shows that they are not available emotionally. They just want to fill the void created by their ex.

​

The Passion is Great, But the Relationship is Not Going Anywhere

Whenever you both meet, there is no lack of passion and sparks are flying all over. You both make love and the intensity is high, but it fizzles out as quickly as it started.

You feel that physical intimacy is great but then that is it. There is nothing more about your relationship apart from great passion.

Your partner wants to meet you all the time and you spent a good amount of time being with each other. But you have this constant nagging feeling that the relationship is not going anywhere.

You both are not doing anything else together apart from sex. Your partner is not making any effort to be with you otherwise. They will call you and want to be with you when they want, but won’t be there for you when you want.

Have things stopped being as amazing as they were when you two started dating?

You may keep wondering if they like you as much as they did before.

Don’t panic. 

You can still maintain physical intimacy and keep a relationship strong by doing several things. These include:

Have sex: Don’t ignore your carnal or physical instincts since they are healthy, natural, and normal. Have sex regularly, and if you cant, maybe due to distance, talk about it. It helps keep the spark alive.

Kiss a lot: Keep the intimacy alive by kissing on the lips, neck, forehead, etc. Kissing is a great way to show affection and keep a relationship strong.

Send romantic texts: When apart, send them romantic texts that express your love, admiration, or encouragement. Send some sexy ones too to spice your relationship up. This can keep the spark alive.

Date nights: Schedule regular date nights and spend quality time together as a couple.

Surprise them: Bring them a gift, take them to a game, cook them their favorite meal, or squeeze in a love note. Do whatever it takes to keep the excitement alive and prevent a rut in your relationship. This can help you keep a relationship strong.

Take a vacation together: Get away from the usual daily hustles and spend some time alone in each other’s company. You could rent a hotel for two nights, go for a cruise, take a weekend camping trip, etc. Taking time away from duties and work can remind you what you two mean to each other.

Touch affectionately: Frequently hold hands, hug, and play around with each other.

Physical intimacy can help keep a relationship strong. However, remember to avoid unwanted touching. Be sensitive to what your partner wants to avoid making them retreat or tense up.

They Keep Talking About Their Ex

A sign that you are in a rebound relationship is that your partner keeps talking about their ex. They will have this lingering resent towards their ex.

This will only happen if your partner has not moved on and is still thinking of their ex. Whatever the topic of discussion, they will suddenly turn it to their ex.

For example, both of you are having a good time, and you are cracking a joke that makes your partner laugh. Suddenly they will turn this situation around and talk about their ex, like how they never had so much fun when they were with their ex.

Don’t be happy thinking that this is a good comparison. The fact that they are still thinking of their ex when they are supposed to be happy with you is a sign of a rebound relationship.

For a lot of people who want to get their ex back, a rebound relationship is a way to make their ex jealous. They are not over their ex and are probably hoping that they can get their ex back by getting a reaction out of them.

For example, they will take you to a place where you are bound to cross paths with their ex. They will try to engage in PDAs when their ex is around. You can feel that their behavior is not normal. At least not how they usually behave.

The chances are that all this is a show to make their ex jealous. If that’s the case, they might also take a lot of pictures and post them all over their social media. 

When you are in love, it is natural to let the world know who you are dating. But right now you feel it is just for show and there is nothing real about it. If you get this constant feeling, then it’s a sign of a rebound relationship.

You Catch Them Stalking Their Ex on Social Media

Another sign of a rebound relationship is that you often catch them looking at their ex’s social media profile. This will not happen if your partner has moved on.

The only reason they are doing it is that they still want to know what is happening in their ex’s life. They want to know if their ex has moved on or not.

Once in a while, everyone checks their ex’s social media. That’s just human. We want to know what our ex is doing. But if you see your partner doing that too often, then it’s a sign that you are in a rebound relationship.

Also, you will see your partner looking at the old photos of their ex. They have not deleted the old photos because they still can’t let go of the past. This should be a cause of concern for you as it’s a sign of a rebound relationship.

They Need Constant Emotional Support From You

Another sign of a rebound relationship is that your partner is emotionally needy and clingy. You may feel like they whine a lot and need your constant attention.

They are confused, lost, and broken as they have not given themselves the time to heal. They are only relying on and not providing the same support for you.

They feel the only way to forget old love is by getting new love. They just want to receive right now, love, affection, and physical intimacy.

They are acting selfishly because, for them, this is their way of getting over their ex. You need to realize that this behavior will turn toxic for you as sooner or later, you too will demand emotional support, which you won’t get. 

They are emotionally not in a place where they can understand your feelings. They just want to forget the past and you are their source of recovery. And, that, is a sign of a rebound

They Avoid Talking About Their Past Relationship

Your partner will either be very bitter and talkative about their relationship or they will completely shut themselves and not talk about it at all. This is a sign of a rebound relationship.

It is natural and normal to talk about past relationships, but it should be bothersome for you if your partner talks about it a lot. You should be equally concerned if they are not talking about it at all.

They might have residual resentment that they don’t want to confront or they still have feelings for their ex, but they can’t do anything about it because their ex has moved on.

Try to talk to your partner about the past or how they broke up. If they completely avoid the topic, then it is a sign that this is a rebound relationship for them.

They Don’t Have Any Meaningful Conversations with You

Whenever you both are together, it is just about sex. Your partner does not have any meaningful conversations with you.

They don’t open up about themselves and they also don’t want to know more about you. They don’t talk about a future together or even the slightest possibility of it.

The sign that it is a rebound relationship is when they don’t have that deep connection with you, but they claim that they are totally attracted to you.

You might feel that this relationship has no depth as your partner avoids real topics of conversation and just focuses on having fun or talking about their heartbreak.

And when you both do talk, you feel that there is actually nothing in common between you two. Now, if that’s not a sign of a rebound relationship, I don’t know what is.

You Always Feel That You Get Compared 

Sometimes your partner will say it and sometimes you will just feel it, but you will know that he often compares you to someone. And the chances are that this someone is their ex.

For example, they will try to change your style. They will interfere and ask you to wear a certain style that resembles their ex’s. They will tell you and convince you that it looks good on you.

And even if you do what they say, you will see that they are not satisfied. They will not say it, but you know that in their head they are comparing.

That is a terrible feeling and it does shake your confidence too. If you feel that the same thing is happening in your relationship, then it is a sign of a rebound relationship.

Conclusion

If you have even an ounce of doubt that for your partner, you are a rebound, then check these signs before you get emotionally attached.

The worst situation would be that you are completely in love and they suddenly walk out on you. If it is a rebound relationship, then sooner or later, your partner will walk out of this relationship.

The moment they feel that they are either too messed up, or have moved on from the previous relationship, this current relationship will stop having any meaning for them.

So go and confront them and ask them to be honest with you. Tell them to take some time and get over their ex first. Hopefully, the confrontation will make them realize that they are not being fair to you.

If after knowing that you are in a rebound relationship you still want to continue, then be very careful as your partner is emotionally damaged. You can’t expect them to reciprocate your feelings.

They can walk out on you anytime and you will have to be prepared for that. If you think that you can handle it, then all the best to you and enjoy this relationship until it lasts.

If you think that our article helped you, then do write to us. You can leave your comments and suggestions below.