How the views of a few can determine a country's fate. So why does the stigma persist? How should we navigate a rebound relationship? And what are the risks of finding someone similar to a lost love? But the evidence suggests that this might actually be the best thing for us. There is a stigma associated with moving on quickly. And your well-meaning friends – hoping to protect you from further heartbreak – will warn you not to rush into a new relationship, particularly if that person resembles your ex.
It is no surprise that they are associated with a decrease in psychological wellbeing.