I didn't think I'd react this way. I've been in an out of an emotionally abusive relationship for months, actually a year now, and finally seem to be out for good. I found someone else interesting, who expressed a mutual interest, and this sort of has become a new "distraction." He asked me to dinner and no plans have been made yet. (I did say yes.) I am sad it is not moving forward at this time, but grateful at the same time because I have A LOT of processing to do with the healing of the past, and not wanting to carry this into my future. Learning about love addiction and reading some matieral and realizing I am in various stages of obesessive and compulsive behavior seems to help. I surely don't want to talk about the ex on a date - that is yuck.

I'm wanting to know others experience of finding a new relationship "on the rebound" and how to keep from doing this. Thanks.