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'''Breakup-Buddies''' are a relationship similar to [[Casual Relationship|casual relationships]], in which two or more friends help one another get over a breakup, through [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], or other intimate acts. Breakup-buddies act as emotional and physical support for one another, and may or may not develop into a fully-committed relationship, depending on the type of bond they form. |
'''Breakup-Buddies''' are a relationship similar to [[Casual Relationship|casual relationships]], in which two or more friends help one another get over a breakup, through [[Romantic Attraction|romantic]], [[Sexual Attraction|sexual]], or other intimate acts. Breakup-buddies act as emotional and physical support for one another, and may or may not develop into a fully-committed relationship, depending on the type of bond they form. |
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Breakup-buddies differ from rebound relationships. Rebound relationships are relations in which two or more people begin ''fully'' dating one another, without taking time to move on first. |
Breakup-buddies differ from rebound relationships. Rebound relationships are relations in which two or more people begin ''fully'' dating one another, without taking time to move on first. Breakup-buddies, however, are using their time together ''to'' work on moving on, and are both aware and consenting towards the other people's grief/heartbreak. |
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Just like any form of relationship, breakup-buddies are not functional for everyone. Despite this, they can help those that they ''do'' function well with, and can create a stronger friendship between the participants (or blossom into a fully-intimate relationship.) |
Just like any form of relationship, breakup-buddies are not functional for everyone. Despite this, they can help those that they ''do'' function well with, and can create a stronger friendship between the participants (or blossom into a fully-intimate relationship.) |