You've probably heard that it's "better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." However, there's nothing stopping you from getting back the person you loved and lost. If you genuinely believe that your ex is the person you're meant to be with, here's how you can get back the guy who got away:

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1. Make Sure That Your Situation is Different Now

Most of the time, when you break up with someone, there's a good reason behind it. That's why it's typically unhealthy to pine over your ex and try to get him back. However, under some circumstances, it's acceptable. Before you make any moves to get him back you have to remember why you two broke up in the first place and decide if things have changed enough for you two to work now. For instance, if you broke up because he wanted children and you didn't, you shouldn't get back together if your mindsets haven't changed. But if you broke up because he moved out of state, but now he's back, then go ahead and make him your man again!

2. Reunite with Him

If you two lost touch after the breakup, the first thing you should do is get back in touch with him. Don't kickstart your conversation by telling him you want to get back together. Take things slow by becoming friends again first.

3. Remind Him of How Happy You Once Were

Once you two are buddies again, you need to remind him of how happy you once were. Bring out old photographs from when you were dating. Take him to the diner that you used to visit together. Do whatever you can to reignite that spark.

4. Forgive Each Other

If you're going to get back together with an ex, you have to agree to put your problems of the past behind you. Don’t bring up old fights and yell about them for the second time. If you can't get over the way he treated you in the past, then you should rethink getting back with him.

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5. Don't Force Him to Date You

Don't guilt him into dating you again. You should only be with him if he wants to be with you. If you have to trick him into restarting a relationship, then you should move on to the next guy. A relationship should be based on love, not on obligation.

6. Look Pretty in Front of Him

There's never any harm in looking beautiful. Once you've recaptured his attention with your sparkling personality, you should reel him in by dressing your best. When he remembers that you have the whole package, he'll be dying to go on dates with you again. Then it won't be long until you're an official couple that can live happily ever after.

7. Admit That You Still Have Feelings for Him

If you still think that it's a good idea to go after him after you complete the other steps on this list, then you should admit that you still have feelings for him. You could either initiate a kiss or flat-out ask him to be your boyfriend. Do whatever you feel most comfortable doing.

If you lost the love of your life, there's nothing stopping you from getting him back. Have you been thinking about getting back with an ex lately?

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Steph5
2015-10-15T04:34:05.018Z
It has been 4 years since I was in a relationship with my first ex, and part of me is considering getting back together with him. We've had the time to meet new people since then, but our relationships with other people didn't work out. He & I have stayed on good terms all throughout the years, and last week he messaged me, and we spent the weekend staying up late until 3am talking about a lot of different things; including our relationship from when we were in high school. It was wonderful, we both treated each other with the respect we deserved (which couldn't be said regarding our relationships with other people over the past couple of years), we never felt the need to rush, we just simply enjoyed each other's company. The only thing that was "wrong" with our relationship 4 years ago was the timing. But now, I feel like the timing is a lot better; and I think if we were to get back together we could potentially have a really great relationship again. I just don't know how he feels about the idea; im just trying to take things slow for now.
A
2016-11-10T20:23:59.672Z
But I can't do the whole sleepover/meeting my friends thing yet
A
2016-11-09T19:44:41.796Z
I know we were never boyfriend/girlfriend but I thought we were at least 'seeing' one another
A
2016-11-09T19:42:46.506Z
I can't be intimate with someone because what if I fall in love with this person?
shannon
2015-08-24T03:06:41.263Z
@Sarsar id like to know how to as well
The
2015-08-24T05:40:02.748Z
We really don't realise how much we love someone and how much we need someone till we loose them.
A
2016-11-09T19:43:09.647Z
And he's all like yeah we can keep seeing each other, have sleepovers and meet my friends
A
2016-11-09T19:40:37.586Z
I'm so confused right now this guy says he likes me but only wants to be friends first to take things slow but I can't be with someone who might like other girls even though he says he respects me ?
Eliseyboo24
2015-08-24T05:36:56.097Z
I I just recently got out of a long distance relationship and it hurts to see my ex boyfriend talking to girls online. I really want to get back with him even if he's talking to other girls I still think he's the one for me. :/