Monday, March 8, 2010

How To Tell If Your Ex Still Cares For You

Your partner has broken up with you and you wonder if they still care about you. You wonder if they still think about you. You want to know what signs to look out for that might give you a clue to the fact that there still might be hope for you and your ex.

Typically, during the period directly after a breakup all communication stops. The have broken up with you. They have said that they don’t want to continue on in a relationship with you. It goes without saying then that they’re not going to want to communicate with you. This may be difficult to handle for you at times but don’t you think that there are going to be times when your ex misses your companionship, affection and company?

Chances are that this break up isn’t as easy on your ex as you might let yourself believe. They have also gone from having a companion and best friend to being alone suddenly also. Of course, if there was a lot of tension or arguing near the end they are not going to miss that… but given time they will miss having you around and the memories of good times together and the things that you did for them will come to the surface and they will begin to miss you. This is the first truth that should you should know that should give you some confidence that your ex does still care for you.

Of course, if you begin to contact them or push your way back into their life you will only become a pest and agitate them so it is best to give them some time to allow the natural process to take place. Before too long they will begin to miss you. Give them this time to begin to miss you.

Contact – If your ex does initiate contact with you this is a very good sign. Try not to become too confident or think that you have them back. Yes, this is a beginning stage that typically leads to a couple getting back together. It could be that their contact is for a valid reason and they may appear very nonchalant about the whole thing but contact is contact and any contact coming from them is a very positive sign. Your ex may have searched long and hard for a reason to contact you so it might not appear that they were actually reaching out to you. Don’t call them out or make the mistake of talking about the breakup or even tell then that you miss them or still love them. They probably already know this and if not leave them guessing.

Studies have shown that both in dating scenarios and makeup scenarios the one that makes the first move is usually the one that falls the hardest in the relationship. Be strong and let your ex make the first move. Remain friendly and open but be careful not to wear your heart on your sleeve. Keep them guessing.

Meeting – If you should bump into your ex try to remain friendly and open. This is your chance to really shine and make the wonder why they ever left you in the first place. Have yourself all pulled together and be genuinely happy to see them again. Look for a twinkle in their eye and look for that chemistry that you both once shared. Sometimes if you haven’t seen each other for a few weeks the shock of seeing the face of someone that they loved so much can literally take their breath away. It can be as if they forgot how much they loved you and how attracted they are to you. Keep your cool and keep the meeting short. Of course, if they ask to spend time with you this is a very good sign so keep on your toes and keep looking sharp. You never know when you’ll bump into your ex.

Overall, you should know that breakups are difficult for both parties. Often anger during the breakup can cloud a person’s feelings but given time love and affection soon resurface. If you wonder if your ex still thinks of you with any fondness the answer is probably yes. They do still think of you and miss you. The key to getting them back is typically a matter of damage control and knowing what to do to recreate the love and affection that still dwells in their heart.

If you are interested in more information on how to get your ex back into your life we recommend The Ex Back System. Find out how this easy to follow 5 step system has helped others just like you to get back together with their ex.

Good Luck!

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