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Nobody wants to admit when they’re in a rebound relationship. If you need a rebound, it’s usually because you’re in a lot of pain and when you’re in a lot of pain, you don’t want to dwell on that. The troubling thing about rebound relationships is that, usually, you’re running so fast from the pain of your previous relationship that you almost have to make massive commitments, and start acting like a serious couple fast—it’s the only way to outrun the truth. Rebounds have their place but, if you refuse to admit it’s a rebound, you can accidentally parlay this thing into your next serious relationship. And, unfortunately, it’s standing on quicksand. If you aren’t whole and healed, you can’t form any sort of lasting relationship. Here are signs he’s you’re rebound, and you’re in denial.
Nobody’s excited for you
When you tell your friends about the cute thing the guy did and how happy you are, they never match your enthusiasm. They’re just staring at you, in awe of what a great actor you are—and how well you’re fooling yourself.
