from self-doubt to low self-esteem, one’s confidence is usually shaken to the core. this jump into a brand new relationship, so quick on the heels of an old one, is called a rebound relationship. so too is it with a rebound relationship. here are some of the good elements of this kind of relationship: all of a sudden your dance card is filled, and it feels great. having someone by your side may temporarily alter the way you see yourself, …

can you start dating while still going through the divorce, or is there a certain amount of time you should wait? while it may seem easy and relieving to find a new someone to take your mind off things, this can inhibit the growth necessary to work through your divorce in a healthy way. if you’re feeling compelled to date while still going through divorce proceedings, she says it’s ultimately better to seek the support of trusted, nonromantic people in …

even months after we split, sundays when my kids are with their dad and i would have otherwise spent with my ex-boyfriend, i instead engaged in unseemly behavior like walking around the streets of manhattan while bawling uncontrollably, listening to john legend on a loop, and reading the wikipedia page on carrie and mr. big. you are likely as i was: needing to go through that rebound and the subsequent pain. it served as a critical point of reference through …

tamsen holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and completed graduate studies in clinical counseling. a first relationship after divorce can be as thrilling as it is anxiety-inducing. dating coach lori gorshow cautions newly-single people to take care to not jump into a relationship similar to the marriage out of a need for comfort. moreover, these new relationship have many of the same problems,” explains gorshow. we choose our partners based on our level of comfort and ease with them. we …