A rebound relationship can help convince someone that they are still attractive and lovable, Bennett says. It is exciting, after all, to get texts and go on dates. And hey, it very well may be helpful to have a little fling while moving through the toughest stages of a breakup.

What does rebounding mean after a breakup?

What is a rebound relationship? A rebound relationship is a relationship wherein an individual who just recently ended a romantic relationship gets involved with someone else despite not being emotionally healed from the breakup. Jumping into a rebound relationship can happen quickly after a breakup.