If you are looking to get back together with your ex after a break up, you need to avoid the classic mistakes made by so many women in the same situation. Firstly, put down your phone. Don't call him or send any text messages or emails. This is the first mistake that is generally made when a woman is looking to get back with an ex-boyfriend. He does not want to hear from you several times a day, let alone be told that you miss him terribly and are still in love with him.

In fact, this is the kind of behaviour that will send him running, so if you want to get back together, you need to avoid this. Instead, give him time. Stop contacting him (for several weeks, not just a couple of days), and you may find that he starts to miss you.

Don't forget to look after yourself during this crucial time. Yes, it is more than likely that you won't see your appearance as a priority, but looking good is a way of showing your ex exactly what he is missing. Whether it is a new haircut, some stunning new additions to your wardrobe, or anything else that will help you to look and feel great, make sure you treat yourself. If you end up attracting attention from other men, he is more likely to see what he is missing and start to feel jealous. You may soon find that he is calling you, wondering about whether you would be interested in getting back together.

If you really want to get him back, then you need to make sure he is reminded of why he fell in love with you in the first place. You will have changed during the course of the relationship, but now it is time to rediscover the woman you previously were. Try new hobbies or return to old ones that you found excuses not to do during your time together. Enjoy the free time you now have, and make the most of all the opportunities life offers. It is this attitude that will make you seem more attractive to him, and it will be extremely helpful in getting him back again.

When he does show an interest, take your time and don't just jump straight back into the relationship. It's absolutely fine if you don't return his messages straight away, let him chase you instead of it being the other way around.