Monday, February 2, 2009

How You Can Tell If Your Ex Wants You Back

By Norm Chasten

If you are planning to reconcile with your exgirlfriend, it's imperative that you take your time. This is a huge step, and you have to take things slow. First, think of the reason for your break up, and what state your relationship was in at that time. Probably not great, so it's vital that you don't jump back into the relationship if your going to pick up where you left off.

Think about what attracted you to her in the first place. The beginning of a relationship is always the most positive part, because it doesn't seem like work. It's new and exciting, as you are still feeling each other out. You will find time to be with each other, and later, it doesn't feel that way. It feels like a constant struggle to make things work.

Have a seat and consider the changes of the beginning stages of your relationship and compare this to the final stages of the relationship. Which person changed? What situation changed?

Take responsibility for your own actions, and stop pointing your finger at her, regardless of why you broke up. After sitting, and thinking this through, you should know if you would like to try again with your former girlfriend. What's important is to look deep inside yourself, and see if the relationship is worth salvaging. If the answer is yes, then move ahead.

Every person who has been broken-hearted, wishes they could magically do things over again to win back their ex. Unfortunately, life is not that simple. People need room to breathe, and time for themselves or else they will begin to resent your smothering them. You cannot demand their constant attention, all of the time. Being controlling, and needy is a guaranteed way not to win back your ex. You have to have a plan, and stick to it.

You must understand, calling and crying will just make things worse. It may even help to convince them they made the right decision. You don't want that. They broke up because they needed time away from you. Let them have some. You can't convince them they need you back if you are hanging around all the time crying. It won't convince them to take you back, and if it does it will just be because you made them feel bad. It probably won't last very long if this is the case.

I am aware that the concept of letting your ex have some distance and waiting for the time to pass, is probably making you a little nervous. Most likely you think "This is something that I can't do. They may meet someone new. I might never get them back!" Can you hear how desperate you are when you listen to your words? Do you believe that your ex is going to like this?

I realize that it might be hard right now, but just breath deeply and calm down. Consider the goal of reuniting with your ex, like a cross country race and not a short race. You would like to be able to be in the same location and have a conversation without yelling. This can occur with time. There is not a magic wand that you can use. There are no magic incantations that you can say. But believe me, if you do it in a nice way and take it easy, you can reunite with your ex soon. - 15784

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