The first thing you'll want to do is decide whether you really want your ex back. We too often act without thinking instead of analysising the situation with our heads. Especially during a break up, our emotions are at an all time high and our rational brain usually gets put to the wayside, but right now you should try to look at your situation from an objective point of view also.

Your relationship ended for a reason and it's important for you to sit down and really understand what those reasons are and how things can be improved the next time around.

Don't act too fast at this point in your life. Get your head around your situation and most important of all don't panic!

If you have just broken up, it's best to put some distance between your relationship for now so both parties can cool down. No Contact is often the most recommended solution and you should take this approach seriously if you're going to go down this route (which you should!).

It's best to release your emotions in a healthy way, give yourself the time to grieve and welcome the pain, then it's time to get on with your life, or at least try to start getting on.

If you're wondering when you should contact your ex, it's best to wait at least a month. However if you just can't wait it's bes to initiate contact slowly.

If you're in regular contact with your ex and you have slipped into a friendship level, there are certainly things you could try to get them to fall in love with you again.

It's probably best to remain some distance however as the true intention of an ex is hard to predict if they're constantly calling or wanting to remain as 'friends'.

Getting advice from in-depth guides is also a great help as they are especially made to 'hand-hold' you through the process of maximizing your chances of getting your ex back. There are many different types of "How to Get Ex Back" guides to suit your situation. It's best to read some reviews and gauge which would be best for you.

Overall it's best to be 'patient' if you want to make your ex want you back. Getting back into a relationship can happen naturally sometimes but often those relationships will end up breaking down again. That's why it's important to understand why the relationship ended in the first place.

Get Your Ex Back - Break up tips & advice