The researcher interviewed 264 people in their post-breakup period. Her first relationship after divorce statistics showed that 93% of those were involved in a new relationship. On average, they lasted for 2 months. The maximum amount of time that elapsed between their former and new partners was 0-13 months.

Do rebound relationships work after divorce?

It is very common to romanticize new relationships and get caught up in the whirlwind of falling in love all over again following a divorce. However, you need to learn to be independent again before you are stable enough to begin a new committed relationship. Be wary of dating shortly after your divorce.