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Some signs that you are a rebound girl
First of all, you need to know what rebound is – it is an undefined period that falls right after a breakup. During this period, a lady or a gentleman tends to find an escape from the trauma faced due to recent emotional setbacks. And it is a crucial period during which several girls and boys make wrong decisions that further aggravate the situation.
What is a Rebound Girl?
You know what rebound means. Now let’s have a look at what a rebound girl is. A rebound girl can be in a relationship, but it is a short-lived and unstable connection based mainly on benefits. To be clear, I can further say that a rebound girl is all about sex for the other man. Nothing more than that! Things can change, times can vary, but a rebound relationship is not healthy.
If you are a rebound girl, your man would not show any feelings and keep you dating. He will contact you whenever he needs your body. It is a typical, friends with benefits sort of scenario.
Being someone’s temporary companion just for the sake of sex or filling that emotional void is an unnecessary burden for you, girl. It is essential to figure out your space in someone’s life before things get complicated. Here, you will find some clues that tell you that you are a rebound girl.
- He complains
He would complain a lot about the habits of his ex that how she messed up his life, and how much he dislikes her. That clearly shows that he holds resentment in the form of strong feelings for her. And that eventually puts him in a spot not to take you seriously.
- He broke up recently
If he just came out of a long relationship, you are indeed the rebound girl. There is a lot of difference between separation and breakup. Separation is more of a mutual settlement, while breakup costs more. So if he had a breakup recently, he is undoubtedly using you.
- He loves talking about her
Apart from the criticism, he also talks about what he misses related to his ex. There is nothing wrong with that, but you need to see where you stand. Are you plan B or just a time pass? Reconsider your investment and keep it cool.
- He compares
Does he compare you with his ex? If yes, it’s a clear-cut indication that he is either warning or demeaning you. He might be looking for the traits of his ex in you, but that doesn’t mean that he values you. He is looking for something that isn’t a part of your personality. He is not for you.
To be continued…
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Youth urged to take proactive stance on ozone depletion
•Mr Joseph Amankwah, first counting from, some officials from EPA and UNDP in group picture with the student
Mr Joseph Amankwah, the Director of Ozone Layer and Climate Change at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has urged the youth to take a proactive stance on issues related to ozone depletion, emphasising that their future would be most affected by its consequences.
Speaking during a student engagement event at the Ghana Secondary School (GHANASS) in Koforidua, he highlighted the critical role young people played in tackling climate-related challenges.
Mr Amankwah explained that human activities, such as the use of certain chemicals, were significantly contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer and driving climate change.
He said it was important to educate the youth on these issues, encouraging them to share this knowledge with their families to foster a broader understanding and active participation in climate action.
He urged the education sector to integrate lessons on the ozone layer, the causes of its depletion, and its links to climate change into the curriculum.
The event, organised by the EPA in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was designed to foster environmental awareness and promote a sense of responsibility among young people.
Mr Amankwah noted that ozone layer depletion was affecting everyone, including children, as it alters weather patterns and threatens the natural environment.
He highlighted the need for young people to develop ‘green skills’ to adapt to the challenges of climate change and to understand ways to combat it.
He added that World Ozone Day, observed every September, would focus on youth engagement in environmental issues, to help them understand the long-term consequences of ozone depletion and climate change.
Mr Amankwah also discussed the harmful impact of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), a major chemical contributor to ozone depletion.
He explained that household appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners were common sources of CFC emissions in Ghana.
Many uncertified technicians work on these appliances, often releasing harmful chemicals into the atmosphere due to improper handling, he noted.
To address this, he urged appliance repairers to obtain proper certification and training, emphasising that unqualified repairs not only harm the environment but also endangered public health.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman,
Koforidua
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Small-scale miners schooled on health hazards of mining with mercury
Mr Lovelace Sarpong (right) addressing the participants
Some Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners in the Ashanti and Central regions have been sensitised on the potential health dangers humans are exposed to with the use of mercury in gold processing.
The sensitisation which was organised by PlanetGOLD Ghana project was to raise awareness about the negative impacts on the use of mercury in mining activities.
According to the PlanetGOLD Ghana Project Coordinator, Mr Lovelace Sarpong, the use of mercury in artisanal small-scale mining pose health challenges that affects the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys; and may be fatal.
Some Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) that benefited from the exercise were Amansie Central, Asante Akim North, Amansie South, Amansie West, Bekwai, and Adansi North in the Ashanti Region, and Upper Denkyira East (Dunkwa-on-Offin) and Upper Denkyira West (Diaso) in the Central Region.
Additionally, he said inorganic salts of mercury were corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if ingested.
He stated that the PlanetGOLD Project has conducted several initiatives to raise awareness on reducing mercury exposure among artisanal and small-scale gold mining actors in the country.
It was to promote mercury-free mining practices in line with Ghana’s obligations under the Minamata Convention on Mercury, support the formalisation of the ASGM sector while advocating the adoption of the CRAFT Code and responsible supply chains, and raise awareness on the availability of mercury-free alternatives.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Area Head for Konongo, Mr Dawood Abbas, underscored the importance of government’s environmental regulations and EPA’s role in ensuring compliance within the ASGM sector.
He encouraged miners to prioritise environmental stewardship to gain community trust and secure a Social License to Operate (SLO) and reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to enforce its commitments under the Minamata Convention.
BY Cecilia Lagba Yada
