Snag your ex's eye by reaching back out, spending time together, reminding them of happy memories, and acting casual and confident. Finally, discuss getting back together. Talk about what went wrong in the past and let your ex know that you're willing to work to be a better partner.
“I know that we're still working on being friends, but my feelings for you still haven't gone away.” “I know that you might still need space, but I still love and care about you.” “You've always been an amazing person, and no surprise, but I still have feelings for you.”
When It's Acceptable to Text Your Ex. According to Walfish, there's definitely a time when it's acceptable to text your ex—particularly when there are signs that you two might be able to reconcile. "These signs include that they express and demonstrate genuine accountability and remorse for having hurt you.
You were my whole world and now I feel like I have nothing. It hurts me to do this, but I can't keep seeing you. I need to find someone who loves and appreciates me, and that someone isn't you. I know that one day you'll look back and realize that at this moment you lost the best thing that had ever happened to you.
To tell your ex, you can meet in person, and tell him face-to-face, but you can also send an email, text messages, write a letter, Skype or Facetime, or talk on the phone. Each of these options has its own benefits (and drawbacks), so finding the one that fits you is important.
Research finds that 40-50 percent of people have reunited with an ex to start a new relationship. On-again relationships tend to suffer lower relationship quality and worse functioning than never-broken relationships. People often resume relationships with ex-partners because of lingering feelings.
We're creatures of habit, and when you're so used to talking to someone you care about all the time, it's hard to break the habit and cut contact. But by continuing to text your ex after your relationship is over, you're just dragging out drama and prolonging the time it takes to truly get over someone.
According to experts, it's totally possible to fall back in love with someone you used to date, and the reason why makes sense. "Once you love someone, unless your respect for them is destroyed, you can always love them again," Susan Trombetti, matchmaker and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, tells Elite Daily.
