if a person finds another person to rebound from a long term relationship can it last?
916866
It depends if the guy can let go.  As soon as I break up (or rather they break up with me) I am READY to start a new one with an open heart.\n\nSo, it really depends if the person has TRULY let go!
956200
If you were really in love with them, and you cared for them deeply, I don't think you ever "GET OVER" them.  What a lot of people don't do is to take time out for themselves.  When you break-up with someone after being in a long-term relationship, you really need to take time to heal before you move on to another person because you can't give your whole heart to him/her fully because that other person is holding a part of it.  How long it takes....Well that depends on you.  You have to ask yourself "How long am I going to allow this person to hold my heart?"  Take time, Heal, enjoy being single, and when you feel no presence of the other person then you are over them.  Of course when you see them with some one else for a split second, you will go back there but if you do and when you are able to say, well good for them then you are definitely over them.  I hope this helped because I've been where you are and that is what I did.  Take care and be HAPPY!!!
437904
A lot depends on what broke it up in the first place. If it was infidelity, then no it will never work out. If it was a difference of opinion, probably so. If it was a petty little something, try again....It might work the 2nd time around. Good Luck!
500327
depends, how long is long ??\nif more than a month or something then probably not... cause you cant really base a realtionship on how often you see the person, its on just the person
692305
on average it takes half of how long you were together to get over someone\nbut you will
655954
When they have made it clear that they have moved on. If they have new activities and new friends and are happy.\n\nYou are best off doing the same. Ironically if you are independent and happy and out doing interesting things our ex may find you more attractive, but you should do these things for yourself.
778109
I have yet to hear of a situation where a man got his ex girlfriend back, and everyone ended up being happy with the outcome.  If she's gone, there's a reason she's gone, and your best bet is probably to get over it, and find someone else.
662206
It is called rebounding.....You current relationship will end quickly when you realize that your new partner is NOTHING like who you were with.....
1187278
i thought my world ended when i broke with my boyfriend. but  i stood up, got a haircut, bought nice clothes, went into graduate school, met other people. its been six years after the breakup and here i am, living witness that there is still life after  a failed relationship.  it only takes a good outlook in life friend.
296746
you  can't ever know if it will or will not last... love is a leap of faith... its a risk...but a worthwhile risk!it takes two people to make it last... both have to   have  trust,  honesty, loyalty, and a deep  friendship and affection for each other..
959175
We are all human and make mistakes.  You might want to look deep into your own heart/mind and ask yourself what caused you to separate.  If there was some behavior which you could not tolerate and the other person has changed (for himself, not just for you), then a second chance might be worth it.  Sometimes people make rush judgements instead of rational decisions.  If your company offers some free counselling sessions, it might be worth it to go and maybe you'll have a better understanding of yourself...your wants, needs, desires.\n\nIt would also be good to know if the other person is really wanting you or is it because he has nothing else going on and coming back to something familiar.
159442
It will be tough, but it all depends on the length of time apart and how long you have been together and how strong of a relationship you have had during that together time.\n\nIf you have a strong relationship full of trust then you will be able to last some time but if you have had a shaky relationship then doubts may follow and out of site out of mind soon follows. \n\nSo if you completely love and trust each other, GREAT.  If not one should make every attempt to move towards the other if possible.\n\nGood luck,
117954
I would say 5-10 years. Maybe longer. People change and develope around eachother. It may have alot to do with how stable of a personality you have. \n\nWhy, how much time have you got?
38809
Please elaborate on the question.  You can't "win" someone back as if they were a prize.  If you two can talk out your differences and find some common ground to build on fine, go for it, and don't be afraid to seek help from a professional.  If you can't, it's over and you'll have to move on.\n\nOk, part 2 since now I have more info.  There are couples that split because their lives end up going in different directions and then later on they get back together.  There are also couples that stay married but live in seperate houses within a few hundred miles of each other and see each other on weekends.  I don't know why, but that's the way I've seen some couples do it.  If there really is a bond between you and your wife such as friendship and romance, I'd ask her out on a date to talk over coffee and see if you two can't find some common ground to stand on.  Just a suggestion.
859592
When you finally meet the one-then you can be with them forever. You may find you have to do occasional things to revive "the spark" but there are plenty of people who stay together for a very long time.\n\nAnother important thing is age-when you're young it's a lot harder to have a long term relationship as when you go through your twenties, you change alot, and you might both change in the same way, or you might grow apart. Sorry if that sounds negative.
9543
Oh, Geez.  These people are crazy.  The only thing that will help you get over him is TIME.  If you think you were soulmates, you may never get over him, as a piece of your heart has been taken.  Time will still ease the pain, though.  Rumor has it that it takes half as long to get over someone as the time you dated them.  So.. if you dated for 2 years, it will take 1 year to get over him. If you were meant to be together... somehow, somwhere, you will hook up again, and you'll pick up right where you left off.   Chin up... things will be ok.  I promise.
814086
It's all about the person and mostly timing.If they're ready for a serious relationship and you have a strong connection they will settle but that doesn't mean it will last forever.