Accept that you cannot force someone to stay
Be honest with yourself about what is not working
Stop chasing closure from them
Set clear boundaries
Reduce or end contact if needed
Remove reminders that keep reopening the wound
Allow yourself to feel the grief
Avoid idealizing the relationship
Focus on what you need to heal
Lean on trusted friends or family
Redirect your energy into your own life
Let go of the future you imagined with them
Forgive yourself for holding on
Give yourself time to move forward