So you've just had a breakup ? in fact, if you're reading this, you're probably not the one who made the call to break things off. However, there are ways of getting your ex back.

There are few things which are worse than going through a break up. You no doubt hear people talking about how painful it is; but it doesn't really hot home until it happens to you. Being broken up with is a terrible feeling ? it's hard to get anything done and you spend most of your time dwelling on how things went wrong.

There is some good news though. You can in fact get your ex back; there are methods which have been proven to work to get your ex back.

These methods work for both men and women What you have to do is have a viable strategy in place which you can adhere to ? it might just get you and your ex back together.

However, most people who do want to get their ex back approach the problem in exactly the wrong way. They will apologize to their ex and beg them to take them back ? which almost never works and usually makes matters worse.

Here are two techniques you must use if you want to get your ex back.

The most important thing to do is do not get in touch with your ex, no matter what you do. This can be hard to do, but you have to keep from emailing, calling or texting your ex if you want to have a chance at getting back with them.

If you keep trying to get in touch, this is only going to annoy them. You need to give you ex space. They'll start to get curious about what you've been up to and wonder why you haven't called. This will nearly guarantee that they will call you! This really works.

You have to keep from contacting your ex, no matter how hard that is for you. Give them some time ? it's your only hope of getting them back.

Second, you have to get out and be active. Not only will this make you feel a little better, you will have the chance to put on a happy face, no matter how bad you feel on the inside. This can help you get your ex back.

You need to get out there and tell your friends that the breakup was all for the best and that you are doing great.

Your ex will get wind that you've been going out and acting happy. This will make them wonder what's going on and you may be surprised to find them calling you or trying to meet up with you.

These are two tips which can really help you to get your ex back. These steps may not seem like the obvious course of action, but they are an integral part of any successful strategy to win your ex back.