Accept that love and attachment can coexist with pain
Allow yourself to grieve the loss of the relationship or possibility
Remove or reduce contact with the person
Unfollow, mute, or block them on social media if needed
Stop checking their messages, profiles, or updates
Return or pack away reminders that keep reopening the wound
Let yourself feel sadness without judging it
Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or therapist
Write down what you miss and what hurt you
Remind yourself why the relationship cannot continue
Avoid idealizing the person or the past
Focus on your daily routines and basic self-care
Sleep enough, eat regularly, and move your body
Fill your time with work, hobbies, learning, and goals
Spend time with people who support you
Set small goals for each day
Practice saying no to thoughts that pull you back
Replace rumination with a planned activity
Be patient with setbacks and emotional waves
Give yourself time before starting a new relationship
Keep choosing healing even when you miss them