In the emotional lull after a relationship break down do you think a quick hook up is a good idea?

There will of course be no definitive answer that applies to every person but I was interested in what the general consensus is here. In a philosophical sense I guess.

Some of my general thoughts:

Even if you correctly manage expectations is it fair on the rebound girl?
Is it just a band-aid that covers without actually healing the wound?
Is 'time' a better healer?
Is the emptiness after a break up the same thing as one-itis?

Feel free to add questions yourself

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TruthLoveLaugh

It's fricken awesome even years later!

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They call me the cat whisperer, cause I know exactly what the pussy needs.

Its a go for me too.

It's fair when you make your intentions clear. Which you should be doing anyways.

I think there is no final answer. Some people will feel the need to immediately jump back in the field. A hookup will be great for them. Others need more time to heal their wounds and will want to avoid anything with a vagina for weeks. I for one belong to the latter type. I need time to think through the breakup before I can be a functional male again.
The only thing is: manage expectations correctly.

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nice guys don't get laid
"It's disrespectful not to bang them when they sleepover." (Hellhound)

Managing expectations is important! In all situations but especially so here I think. I always do everything I can to make my intentions clear. Once you reach a certain level of proficiency with pick up I think it is very easy to get consumed by power and go on a selfish wrecking trip. Seriously I hate guys that do that, I love women and I wouldn't hurt them whenever I could avoid it. It is guys like them who give "seducers" a bad name.

It is a cowards way out to deceive a woman in to bed and in to giving you her heart.

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TruthLoveLaugh

So very true.
More than 2 months after the deed, I still go on guilt trips every once in a while.

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nice guys don't get laid
"It's disrespectful not to bang them when they sleepover." (Hellhound)