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In response to "Fedup-inspired Poll: So when does the rebound cycle end? When is one relationship not just a rebound for another? -- nm" by Hotkiss

Instantly. "Rebound" is just a BS term made up for sitcoms.

Posted by musubi Jan 12 '10, 13:05

It's only "rebound" if you decide it is.

get upset about that, TT.

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i define a rebound as a 'relationship' you start when you aren't over your ex. -- nm - Andie Jan 12, 13:07 35
- And when is someone "over" their ex? When they're ready to get in a new relationship. - musubi Jan 12, 13:10 4
  - As I said, never. We leave traces of ourselves behind (not just the groiny type). - Spawn: Champion of ST Jan 12, 13:17
  - i've seen it in real life, it's a tactic people use to distract them from a painful breakup. - Andie Jan 12, 13:12 2
    - I'm not explaining myself well. I'm not saying it doesn't happen. I'm saying they're self-defined. - musubi Jan 12, 13:14 1
      - ah. -- nm - Andie Jan 12, 13:15
- Right. I've never been in a rebound relationship, for example. nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:09 27
  - (And I always *hate* it when people say "go sleep around!" as a means of forgetting a painful breakup.) nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:11 26
    - me too. i've never had the mental energy to have a relationship while mourning the last one. -- nm - Andie Jan 12, 13:12 25
      - I see a rebound as a instant gratification way to get some self-esteem back. Not saying that's wise, though. -- nm - con_carne Jan 12, 13:24 2
        
        But it's empty, and therefore counter-intuitive to this end. nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:26 1
        
        People do stupid shit when they are in the emotional depths (not saying that describes HK, either) -- nm - con_carne Jan 12, 13:27
      - I don't think it's about finding another relationship... - Mel Profit Jan 12, 13:23 7
        
        Right. Which is what I mean by "unfair to both parties." nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:25 1
        
        That's what I said! Dignan and I agree....? -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 12, 13:26
        
        Hi! - Hotkiss Jan 12, 13:24 4
        
        I'm back now. I'm too lazy to work that hard for extended periods. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 12, 13:27
        
        uh oh, Mel.... - groiny Jan 12, 13:25 2
        
        *winks at groiny* -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 12, 13:25 1
        
        *unzips* - groiny Jan 12, 13:26
      - I have found this to be true. -- nm - Hotkiss Jan 12, 13:22
      - I am usually just thrilled to be free from obligations. - groiny Jan 12, 13:14 8
        
        Then it isn't a painful breakup. nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:15 7
        
        define painful? nm -- nm - groiny Jan 12, 13:15 6
        
        The opposite of "thrilled." nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:16 5
        
        so if you are the dumper, not the dumpee, you can not have a rebound? nm -- nm - groiny Jan 12, 13:17 4
        
        (and, yes, a dumper can absolutely have a rebound. I'm talking about your statement specifically.) nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:21
        
        If you are thrilled to be free, and felt that your relationship was an "obligation," then your next relationship isn't a rebound. nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:19 1
        
        I find freedom to be much easier than being in a relationship. - groiny Jan 12, 13:21
        
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      - It's so juvenile. And unfair to both parties. nm - Dignan Jan 12, 13:13 2
        
        who are you??? nm -- nm - groiny Jan 12, 13:14 1
        
        *laughing* - Andie Jan 12, 13:16
      - me. three. -- nm - loosilu Jan 12, 13:13
- start when, or end because -- nm - Max Jan 12, 13:08
- I think this is exactly right. -- nm - pmb Jan 12, 13:08

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