So your girlfriend just broke up with you and instead of taking the time to recuperate emotionally, you rebound immediately with a new girl. What’s worse, you don’t even realize that’s what you’re doing. Normally, I would say it’s a bad idea but it’s time to broaden my horizons as well as yours.
Here’s a mostly harmless question for you: How many times have you jumped into a relationship right after jumping out of one? If you’ve lost count then perhaps it’s time to consider the following tips in order to ensure that your rebound is a healthy one.
• Full disclosure is a must.
If you’re out on the town looking for someone to warm your bed, but not your heart, be honest about your intentions. This way, if the girl you’re sleeping with develops feelings for you but it’s not mutual, you can walk away guilt free.
• Avoid the same physical and personality traits that your ex had.
Think outside the box. You might be pleasantly surprised. Do you really want to have sex with someone who reminds you of the girl who caused your heart to break?
• Don’t ravage for revenge.
Your ex hurt you and now you’re going to have sex with her best friend. When will the vicious cycle end? Why use some poor girl just so you can create even more drama for yourself?
• Frolic for fun.
After any breakup, it’s normal to suffer from low self-esteem. Having someone attracted to you is a great way to bolster your fragile ego. Just make sure the attraction is mutual. It’ll be even more fun that way.
If you feel like rebounding, why not take the quiz below just to make sure you’re doing it in a healthy way:
http://teenadvice.about.com/library/teenquiz/43/blreboundquiz.htm
