Video: Can a Rebound Relationship Feel Like Love?

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It is possible for a rebound relationship to work when there is genuine love for the new partner and not simply the unloading of baggage and frustration. Examine the merits of a rebound relationship with tips from a relationship author and talk show host in this free video on relationships.

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Ersatz fur, may be fun, but can a rebound relationship feel like love? Very definitely. This is Dr. Paul, author of "Boomer Girls," a boomer woman's guide to men and dating, and nationwide talk show host. Often times I have had callers say "I really fell in love with someone because they just got out of a miserable relationship, or a miserable marriage, and we really clicked." Can it feel like love? Yes. Can it be love? Yes. What's happening here psychologically? That person leaving that relationship has a lot of commitment and love that has been unfulfilled. It hasn't come to them. Their expectations have not been completed. And suddenly they find this person who they want to unload on with that romantic need, that love, that expectation, and you then become that love object, if you can handle it. And if you truly also love this person, or at least have a sincere interest in this person, that may work. I'm not one of these people who happens to do relationships and say "Never do this, and never do that," and I don't say "You should do this, and you should do that," because don't let anyone should on you and don't should on yourself. The point is if it works for you, and this is a good rapport that you have, and you feel comfortable with it, fine. It may be the best thing that ever happened to you. Just because that's the case, doesn't mean that it won't work. It may be a beautiful thing. So give it some time and go with the flow. This is Dr. Paul. May your fantasies of today be your realities of tomorrow.

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Can a Rebound Relationship Feel Like Love?

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