Dating experts reveal if Taylor Swift's romance with Matty Healy is a rebound

They believe that the singer, 33, and the 1975 front man, 34, are not just a fling When news hit the web that Taylor Swift was dating Matty Healy just weeks after it was reported that she had split from Joe Alwyn - many were left wondering if her new romance was the real deal or if it was a rebound and wasn't going to last very long. When news hit the web that Taylor Swift was dating Matty Healy - many were left wondering if her new romance was the real deal or if it was a rebound and wasn't going to last very long Her new relationship with Matty came to light just weeks after it was reported that she had split from Joe Alwyn 'Starting a new relationship shortly after one ends is quite common, especially if it's with someone you have dated in the past. Jaime Bronstein, a licensed relationship therapist and author from LA, told DailyMail.com that she thinks Taylor and Matty have 'genuine feelings for each other' She pointed out that Taylor, 33, and Matty, 34, were connected years prior and didn't just come into each other's lives following her and Joe's breakup Even so, the two stars continued to spark speculation when they were seen spending time together at a Universal Music party in February 2015. Samantha Burns, a licensed breakup coach and author, told DailyMail.com that people often 'make the decision to be done with a relationship long before it actually ends' 'It’s possible there was a private uncoupling period where Taylor emotionally detached and prepared mentally for what life would be like without Joe,' Samantha added 'Though no one knows the intimate details of Taylor and Joe’s romance, it’s possible there was a private uncoupling period where she emotionally detached and prepared mentally for what life would be like without him,' she added.