Are You the Rebound Guy? 10 Signs You’re Just a Temporary Fix

I’m sure you’ve heard it before: “You’re just a rebound”. Maybe someone’s said it to you, or maybe you’ve said it to someone else. But what does it really mean to be the “rebound guy”?

Well, I’m here to tell you from experience. I was the rebound guy once, and trust me, it’s not as fun as it sounds.

Being the rebound isn’t just about dating someone who’s fresh out of a relationship.

It’s about the way they treat you, the way they interact with you, and the subtle signs that you’re not actually their endgame.

You’re just there to fill a space, temporarily.

In this post, I’m going to break down 10 signs you’re the rebound guy.

Trust me, you’ll want to read this if you’re unsure whether you’re being used as a “place-holder” or if you’re actually in a real, meaningful relationship.

1. Her Ex is Still a Topic of Conversation

It started off casually.

A few times, she mentioned her ex, and I didn’t think much of it.

Maybe she was just getting over it.

I told myself, “Hey, it’s normal to talk about exes sometimes, right?”