The one thing you owe your partner after you break up

There's no denying that breaking up sucks. We've all been through it. Sometimes we're on the receiving end of "I don't love you anymore", and sometimes, we are the heartbreakers ourselves. Either way, they hurt. Except: being on the receiving end is way more toilsome, actually downright heart-rending, to be honest.

If you are the heartbreaker, you obviously have your reasons to call it quits. But just informing your partner that it's over is not enough. No, nobody is expecting you to be a shoulder-to-cry-on through it all; but the least you can do is to not pull a disappearing act on your partner and give him a proper closure--which he deserves--before you walk away. It is Important--Maybe Not for You, But for ThemLet us put it this way: A break-up is like a wound. The longer its kept open, the sorer it becomes. Here, your partner is the wounded--he feels lost and abandoned, and is seeking answers to why it ended and where did he go wrong.

In this situation, a satisfying closure from your side is like the ointment, which kick-starts the process of healing for him, and maybe even ease the pain a tad bit. Understand That Its Painful After months, and maybe years, of constant pampering and loving, suddenly waking up to an inbox with no "good morning sweetheart" messages one fine day can be a bit overwhelming. No, we're not saying you're obliged to send those texts even now. All we're trying to say is it's hard to see someone who meant the world to you turn into a virtual stranger overnight.

You Owe It to Them

Remember the beautiful times you've shared? And all the times he was unconditionally there for you? Just because things changed, doesn't mean it is justified to simply walk away leaving the other person alone with his doubts. For the sake of old times--and if not that, then out of respect for a fellow human being, who you've had a history with, by the way--you need to give them an explanation. So, be honest, and answer their questions patiently.Realise That Your Actions Have a Huge ImpactIt only makes sense that your partner tries to make sense of it all, once it ends.  How you deal with them during this phase of utter confusion and self-incrimination, can either give them a satisfying ending to dwell on or scar them for life. You do realize someone trusted you with their heart, right? You don't have to feel burdened with guilt, but you definitely don't want to be the one he despises for the rest of his life; or worse--the one who shattered his belief in love altogether.

Do It For Yourself TooWe're all familiar with the agony of a break-up. So you surely don't want another person to go through the same pain because of you. So, make sure you provide a proper closure to your once-beloved partner before cutting all ties. Trust us, you will feel lighter too.

Obviously, it's called a break-up because it's broken. But you know what? There's something called goodbye, and there's something called a clean break-up.