<p>Relationship breakups are common yet often distressing events for young adults. Some adjust better than others to the changes following that relationship loss. It is unclear whether rebounding into a new relationship is a helpful distraction or interferes with processing relationship loss. In two studies, we examined whether entering a new relationship shortly after a breakup was linked to individual factors reflecting resiliency and ultimately better adjustment regarding the end of a relationship. Both studies used anonymous online cross-sectional surveys of young adults (18–25&#xa0;years) who had recently experienced a breakup (single versus in a new relationship). Study 1 (<i>n</i> = 480; 50.2% women) compared groups in terms of individual traits reflective of resiliency (self-esteem and grit) and adjustment (distress, relationship obsessions, and intrusive thoughts). Those who had rebounded into a new relationship (versus remained single) after a breakup reported fewer intrusive thoughts about the past relationship. Study 2 (<i>n</i> = 426; 56.8%) examined whether intrusive relationship thoughts and obsessions were intermediary variables between self-esteem and breakup distress. As in Study 1, those who had experienced a breakup and had rebounded (versus remained single) reported fewer intrusive thoughts about the past relationship. Self-esteem was linked to breakup distress through intrusive thoughts about the relationship loss. Implications relate to education and supports for young people in distress following a breakup.</p>