Expert Q&A for How to End a Rebound Relationship

Approach the conversation with awareness, intention, and compassionate. Make sure you have a clear understanding about what to share and what not to share during the conversation before speaking with them. There's no need to go over the whole situation or relationship, especially what went wrong or who's at fault.

Honor the reasons why you chose to end the relationship in the first place—by doing this, you're building self-trust. If need be, have a conversation with your ex about creating some ground rules to support respecting each other's space.

Ghosting denies a person of closure, which is an important part of feeling complete and ready to move on. Even if you don't feel like continuing a relationship, it's important the do the right thing and let the other person know.

Do your best to approach the breakup with integrity. Maintaining integrity, healthy boundaries, and awareness allow you to stay empowered. It also prioritizes respect and helps you rise above any negativity within the breakup conversation and experience.

Maybe you haven't moved on because you haven't finished grieving your loss. Maybe he's made you so mad that you didn't want to mourn and grieve. If that is the case, separate the two, continue to be mad if you need, but you might need to think back to the beginning when you loved him, at least how he was back then, and mourn how that is over. Contrasting his love-worthy qualities with his disgusting qualities should actually help you get closure. Recognizing what it is you loved so much also informs you on what you will want from your next partner.