Do rebound relationships ever work?

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Say you met a guy who was very recently (months ago) out of a relationship (where he has a child) as she cheated, he found out, she denied it, he left..

Any positive stories of this kinda situation working out or is it doomed to fail as it's too soon?

It varies of course, but I don’t think the odds are good. I’ve also noticed that people (actually, it is mostly men) who’ve been cheated on often hastily go for a safe, reliable woman where maybe the passion/connection isn’t there. This rarely ends well.

A friend of mine got dumped by her husband who ran off with a younger woman. She was feeling as low as pythons plums but, 6 weeks later, she bumped into a lovely bloke and they’re now married

I met someone weeks out of a very long term relationship where I'd been cheated on. I worried it was a rebound but we've just got married and are still ecstatically happy 8 years after first meeting.

My friend was a broken bitter mess after her seemingly perfect partner moved in with her next door neighbour citing lack of chemistry as his reason for leaving.

A mutual friend set her up on a blind date with a man who was quickly clearly besotted by her. They were up the aisle in a heartbeat and everyone muttered 'rebound' at the wedding. But four kids later, they are so happy and make a fantastic couple.

There is a difference between the OP situation and the happy ever after stories. Gender. I’d take it slowly

Thanks everyone so far.
Yes like the last poster said, I'd love to hear any stories you know of men who've been the one rebounding and it working out.

How many months, 2 or 11? It's highly unlikely to work

Regardless of the sex of the one cheated on I'd tread carefully as there's a child (children?) involved. Some couples manage to navigate break ups well and in time become amicable. Others are total drama-fests. I personally would wait a bit or take it incredibly slowly while that part plays out. Be a bit wary OP.

(Incidentally in my post I don't think I state my sex. I could as easily be male as female.)

I think men who have been cheated on are often disasters for a long time afterwards, even if they were cheaters themselves or terrible partners.

It might work out well for him. Help him move on. Generally doesnt bode so well for the person they are rebounding with, though. Sorry.

Although obviously exceptions to the rule (see above few folk).

Also are you sure she cheated? A couple of my friends dated men who were convinced their previous exes cheated and they were the most paranoid horrible partners...which led us to wonder were they actually cheated on or if they were just paranoid

Thanks so far everyone for your comments

@user1481840227 I think so - he gave a lot of detail about who she cheated with, how he found out etc. but they do say liars often over-compensate and give additional unnecessary info to try and make their lie more believable so who really knows.