India, Oct. 14 -- Walking away from someone they care about is rarely easy, especially when they remember the good times and keep hoping things will get better. People may recognize that a relationship is hurting them and still struggle to let go of someone they once felt close to. For mentally strong people, however, recognizing when a relationship is no longer healthy can make it easier to step away. They may still feel hurt, miss the person and wish things had turned out differently, but they learn not to let those feelings outweigh what the relationship is costing them.

Mental strength does not mean a person stops caring or becomes immune to heartbreak. It means learning to accept what a situation reveals, even when the truth is pain...