If you are in a relationship for the first time that has broken up, it is often difficult to let go and find “closure.” The word “lock” literally means to close the door to anything or a person.

In other words, closure is about letting go of the past and not dragging it into the present. In the context of a relationship, this means putting that relationship aside and starting over with someone new, which hopefully leads to a better one.

In fact, you can find closure in many ways. But how you do it depends largely on your way of thinking and your specific case.

Here are 10 ways to find closure after a smelly relationship breakup:

1. Let your close friend know that the relationship is over and that you agree. Get emotional support from your close friend to help you stay focused on the present and the future and not stay in the past.

2. Call or meet the person you are ending the relationship with and start a clean breakup. Tell the person honestly that the relationship is not going the way you wanted it to and that the two of you better go your separate ways.

3. Refocus on yourself. Your personal interests may have taken a backseat while you are busy with your previous relationship. It’s time to refocus on yourself and start from where you left off on the things you’ve always wanted to do.

4. Take up a new hobby or activity that keeps you busy. If you always go out on Friday nights, it might be time to spend time with your close friends for meaningful activities or to watch movies. Alternatively, you can help out at some charity events.

5. Stop thinking about your old relationship. Try not to think about your old relationship anymore. If you do, tell yourself the reasons for letting go of the person and that the person is not worth holding on to.

6. Use a mantra to help you refocus. Keep repeating this mantra in your mind and soon you will start to believe in it. Soon he will start to behave differently, but for the better.

7. Get rid of things that remind you of the relationship. You don’t need to throw them away, just keep them in a box where things can be out of your sight. Perhaps, at some point in the future, you will have the strength to visit them again, bringing back fond memories instead of being dragged into the past.

8. Maintain your well-being. Adopt a healthy lifestyle by practicing healthy eating, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. Make sure you stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water every day.

9. If you feel sad about the breakup, let it out. It is understandable that you feel sad when the relationship ends. Don’t hold back your emotion; just cry.

10. Find out what has gone wrong in the relationship. Watch this when you feel comfortable, so this does not arouse your excitement.

– If it is too painful to talk to the person, write them a note.

– Delete the person’s contact from your phone’s memory.

– Remove the photographs where the two of you were together.

– Keep the gifts that the person gave you away.

– Write your feelings in your journal, so you can get them out instead of repressing them.

– If you have done something that could have influenced the breakup, acknowledge it.

– Know the signs that herald the imminent end of the relationship.

– Resolve not to make the same mistakes in your future relationships.

If you’re the one who doesn’t want the relationship to end, you’re probably still ‘holding the torch’ for that person. In this case, you may find it difficult to find closure, but remember that the emotional cost of maintaining hope may be too high for you to bear.

In the best interest of your well-being, conscience, and happiness, turn around a new chapter in your life and accept that the relationship is over. Let go of the past, close the door and enter a brighter future.