Are you in a rebound relationship? Watch out for these signs

You must have frequently come across the term 'rebound relationship' but have you ever wondered what exactly is it? Or why does a person get in a rebound relationship? There are so many ways to explain what exactly is a rebound relationship. It can also be called a coping mechanism to survive a break-up by getting into a new relationship to avoid pain and sorrow that results from a broken relationship. Often considered the easiest way to get over a break-up, what many people may not be aware of is that a rebound relationship can cause irreparable damage.
As per experts, a rebound relationship can be very harmful to the emotional health of both the people involved. "It might be easy to get over a broken relationship by getting into a rebound relationship quickly. Unfortunately, a lot of people do it without even realising that it is none other than a rebound relationship. It's very important for a person to give himself or herself enough time to heal; they should wait for the post break-up pain to ebb and the emotional scars to heal. Whenever a person starts being in a new relationship after a break-up, he or she should not carry the baggage from the past. However, a rebound relationship happens too quickly for a person to moan or get over the past relationship," said Sweta Singh, senior couselling psychologist.

Since a lot of people get into a rebound relationship without even realising it, here are a few signs they should look out for so that they avoid making the mistake of getting into something they would repent later.
You get into it too quickly after a break-up
If you get into a new relationship without giving yourself enough time to heal the scars from your previous relationship, there is little doubt that this is going to be a rebound relationship. Ask yourself this question—why have you started this relationship? Is it because of love or just to escape from your painful memories of the past? Answer these simple questions honestly, it will help you arrive at a conclusion.

You don't feel emotionally connected to your partner
This is one of the biggest tell-tale signs of a rebound relationship. A lack of emotional intimacy between the two partners is an indication that they are in a relationship not because of love but for some other reason. So, the big question is can a relationship survive without love and emotional intimacy? Do we really need to tell you the answer?

You often talk about your ex
Do you often talk about your ex and keep comparing your current partner with your ex-lover? This is a sign that you still miss your former partner and this definitely cannot be a piece of good news if you are already in a new relationship after the break-up.

In case, you notice these signs, you need to think about your new affair and question yourself if you are in a rebound relationship? If you just answered yes, you need to seek help or at least talk to your current partner as soon as possible.