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Okay, let’s face the cold, hard fact: Breakups are a bitch.  Period.  There’s no other way to put it, and if you’ve been there, you know what I’m talking about.  Right?  Breakups are even more of a bitch if the split wasn’t something you wanted.  There’s good news for you, though, because if you’re prepared to give it another chance and want to know what to do to get your boyfriend back, then you’re about to find out.

Examine the Wisdom of Getting Back Together

Before you head down this path, though, you must keep in mind that not every relationship is (or should be) reparable.  There are times when going your separate ways is the best route.  For example, if you’re bumping into a lot of abuse or violence, then for goodness sake look at that for what it is, lick your wounds and get the hell out of there so it will free you up for finding someone who will respect and appreciation what you can offer in a relationship.

Tips to Explore

If you’ve given serious thought to getting back together and honestly determined that the relationship is something worth salvaging and improving, there are several tips you can explore to get your boyfriend back.

• Tip 1:  Maintain a positive attitude.  Often it’s necessary to change your perspective on the situation, so try to do that with a positive attitude in mind.  Here I’m not talking about blinding yourself and denying what you consider negative aspects of the relationship.  Instead, by you focusing on the aspects of the relationship that build positive feelings and facilitate growth, it will help you adopt and maintain a positive attitude.
• Tip 2: Examine the reasons why you believe the breakup occurred.  Was it a respect issue, fidelity issue, integrity issue, problems with communication, etc.?  Be honest and try to look at the issues outside the usual filter of good and bad.  Yeah, I know that might sound a little strange and an entire book can be written on the subject, but sometimes our ideas of what we think is right and wrong can negatively obscure our perception of a relationship.  So you want to be able to examine the circumstances of the breakup with as unbiased a mind as possible.  This can help you make a more sound decision.  And when it comes to something as serious as getting back together, you want as much “sound” in your decision as possible.
• Tip 3:  Keep your mind open.  By this I don’t mean for you to swallow any notion that flits through your head.  If you’ve explored your reasons for getting back together and he’s open to talking, then open a dialog with him to resolve the differences and bridge the gap.  Discuss your differences and be on guard to prevent anger from raising the defenses and shutting down communication.
• Tip 4:  Be kind to yourself.  Going through a breakup can take a toll on your emotions and self-esteem.  It can sometimes be tempting to trash yourself psychologically and neglect yourself and your health.  If you’re serious about getting your boyfriend back, it’s important that you first take care of yourself by focusing on your health by eating nutritious foods and keeping fit physically and emotionally.  Doing this can help you boost your sense of self-worth and confidence which will help you feel happier, which will have a positive effect on your boyfriend as well as others.
• Tip 5:  Give him space.  One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to not recognize your boyfriend’s need for space.  If you want to get him back, then you’ll be willing to give him some space so he doesn’t feel emotionally claustrophobic.  Don’t batter him with phone calls or email, and don’t pester him.  Clearly state what you would like and how you would like things to go.  If he’s receptive to your desires, then it’s a good indication that you and he share something important and that the relationship can get back on track.
• Tip 6:  Develop you individual interests.  As the two of you work on getting back together, don’t allow the situation to hold you hostage.  By that I mean don’t sit around waiting for an email or phone call from him.  Go out and enjoy yourself.  Go to the gym, visit with friends, start a new hobby, continue developing and improving your life as an individual.  Have fun and enjoy yourself and your life.  By doing this you will strengthen your sense of confidence and pride in your independence, and this radiates from you a sense of strength and happiness.  People who radiate that kind of energy tend to attract positive attention from other people.

If you’ve evaluated the situation and have decided the relationship is worth saving and you want to get your boyfriend back, be positive, open and honest.  Realize that things may not work out the way you would like; and if things don’t happen to work out, you may find you’ve gained quite a bit from the effort.