It’s pretty common to jump into a rebound relationship after a break-up.

You’re feeling lonely and hurt, and you want to find someone to fill the void. But more often than not, rebound relationships don’t work out. Why is that? There are a few reasons and in today’s article, we will be exploring and discussing each one of them! So read on.

5 reasons why rebound relationships don’t work:

1- Not taking the time to heal from the breakup:

The first reason why your rebound relationship will fail is that you’re not giving yourself enough time to heal. You’re still emotionally attached to your ex, and you’re not ready to open yourself up to someone new.

Whenever a relationship ends, it’s normal to want to jump into another one as soon as possible. It can feel like the best way to get over the hurt and pain of the break-up. But more often than not, rebound relationships end up failing for the specific reason that you rushed it. You haven’t taken the time to heal from their previous relationship and moved too fast to get into your new one.

This means you’re still carrying around all the emotional baggage from your last relationship, and it eventually catches up with you. If you’re looking to start a new relationship, it’s important to take some time for yourself first. Make sure you’re really over your ex before you try to move on. Otherwise, you’re likely setting yourself up for disappointment.

2- You’re getting in the relationship for the wrong reasons:

Another reason why rebound relationships fail is that you’re jumping into a relationship for the wrong reasons. You’re looking for someone to make you feel better, rather than finding someone who is actually compatible with you and will make a perfect partner or who will make you happy, at least.

Maybe you’re trying to fill the void that’s been left by your ex, or you’re looking for someone to help you forget about the pain of your breakup. But whatever the reason, it’s probably not a good one if you’re juping head-first into a relationship one week after a huge breakup.

Getting into a rebound relationship is often more about avoiding loneliness and heartache than it is about finding true love. And that’s why they so often end up being short-lived and unsuccessful.

If you’re thinking about starting a rebound relationship, it’s important, to be honest with yourself about your motives. Otherwise, you’ll just end up getting hurt again.

3- These relationships are often based on physical attraction alone:

And let’s not forget that most rebound relationships are usually based on physical attraction, rather than emotional connection. So when the initial spark fizzles out, there’s nothing left to keep the relationship going.

This can be especially true if one or both partners are coming out of a long-term relationship. They may be attracted to the physical appearance of their new partner, but they may not have anything else in common. In fact, how can they have anything in common when they didn’t even take the time to heal, move on from the last relationship, and most importantly get to one another properly before committing?

Additionally, rebound relationships can be momentary because both partners may simply be looking for a temporary fling. Ultimately, rebound relationships are often built on shaky foundations and are not likely to last in the long run.

4- Your focus is elsewhere, or precisely still on your ex:

Another main reason for rebound relationships being temporary is that your focus is elsewhere. You may still be hung up on your ex, or you may be using your new partner as a way to get revenge, which is worse.

Either way, your attention is not fully on your new relationship, which makes it difficult to build a solid foundation. Additionally, rebound relationships often fail because there is unfinished business with your ex. If you didn’t have a chance to properly process your emotions from the breakup, you’ll likely find yourself repeating the same patterns in your new relationship.

If you’re not in a good place emotionally or haven’t made peace with the breakup and its reasons; then it can be a recipe for a disaster to jump into a new relationship.

5- A lot of guilt can come with rebound relationships:

One last reason why rebound relationships don’t work is that they can be characterized by a heavy load of feelings of guilt. The person may feel like they are betraying their ex by moving on so quickly.

When a person has been in a long-term or even a serious relationship then it is not uncommon for them to feel guilty when they move on after the break-up, especially if done quickly. They may feel like they’re cheating on their ex, even a few weeks after the relationship has ended. This guilt can lead to all sorts of problems, from constantly comparing your new partner to your ex, to feeling like you’re betraying your ex by being with someone else.

In some cases, this guilt can even lead to feelings of remorse that are so strong that you may find yourself wanting to get back with your ex and be a better partner. If you’re struggling to move on from a previous relationship, it’s important to give yourself time to heal before getting into another one. Otherwise, you may find yourself in a rebound relationship that doesn’t stand a chance.

Bottom line:

Rebound relationships are often criticized for being short-lived and doomed to fail. While it’s true that rebound relationships are often not built on a solid foundation, the list described above presents the main factors that can contribute to their demise.

While this type of relationship certainly has its challenges, it’s important to remember that any relationship can be successful if the individuals involved are willing to work hard and communicate effectively.