Rebounds can be new beginnings, but they are equally capable to spell disaster. A

rebound relationship

is when you break up with your partner and get into a new relationship with someone else to fill that void. While a rebound relationship in rare cases could be a perfect fit, if the intention is to get over past heartbreak, it isn’t the most healthy or convenient choice.

After ending a relationship, all of us need time and space to move forward, but people who get into a relationship right after their breakup might be looking for someone to fill the void and looking for attention.
Here are 6 telltale signs you are in a rebound relationship:

Always talk about their ex

If your partner keeps talking about their recent breakup and rants about how their relationship ended, how their ex-partner treated them, and is still obsessed with their ex, it’s a clear sign that they are only looking for a rebound. They are not looking for a genuine connection; they just want someone to fill that void and give them attention.

Commitment issues

If your partner doesn’t talk about the future or is always dicey about the relationship, then they are not thinking about a long-term relationship. If they have commitment issues, it’s definitely because of their last breakup, and they are not ready for a committed relationship because of their past trauma.

Looking for physical intimacy

If your partner is constantly looking for

physical intimacy

and the physical intimacy is leading to sex in the early stages of the relationship, then your partner is only trying to satisfy their needs and is not serious about the relationship.

The constant need for attention

After breaking up with their ex, they are looking for a replacement to fulfill their constant

need for attention

. Your partner will act clingy and desperate for your attention so that they do not have to deal with their own issues.

Comparison with ex

If your partner keeps comparing you or your action to their ex, it’s a clear sign they are looking for a rebound and are still not over their ex. The comparison of their ex will only make you insecure and not good enough.

Doubtful

If you think something’s off and you are having doubts regarding your relationship, if you try to communicate with them, they avoid confrontation or start getting defensive. They are not thinking about a committed relationship or don’t think of you as a long-term partner.