Rebound, Rebound!

Yes, I am still here! Lots has happened in my life since my last post. My current situation is I have a crush on a friend I met when I first moved here a few years back. I would say we both have always had good chemistry, always been attracted but he hasn't been available for my liking until recently. He just got out of a two year relationship.... supposedly. He is still in a relationship on facebook with her, and he still has their picture in his bedroom.... So i question. Is their relationship really over? Or are they taking a break? What in the world is actually going on? He told me he broke up with her a week ago today, and says he has been "single" now for three weeks. We have hung out a couple of times this week.... He even surprised me Sunday by mowing my lawn while I was gone to the Titan's game.... I know, mowing doesn't seem romantic, but to me it was the sweetest gesture. (I can't even get my roommate to clean off the counters much less consider mowing the lawn.)

So this leaves me wondering where do I stand in this mess. I have a feeling I have planted myself in a war path for my heart.... Could I simply just be a rebound?

Well I come from the google era. Yes, us generation X'ers - when it doubt, we google. So I googled rebound relationships. Apparently I am not the only person's with questions or concerns about this issue. Pages of pages of finds and websites addressing just that.

Anyways, something I found interesting from one of my website finds about rebound relationships:

"Being Used by The Rebounder:
If you find yourself in a relationship with someone who has recently broken off a long term relationship, be cautious. Don’t allow your new relationship partner to set the pace. If you do, you will find yourself in the middle of a whirlwind. You don’t want to be left in the dust once he / she decides to move on.

If you are single, out there looking for love and longing for a committed relationship you probably won’t find what you desire from someone on the rebound. If you do become involved with such a person be sure to let the relationship develop slowly and to take care of yourself emotionally."

Now..... I'm scared.