If you've recently broken up with someone or have been dumped by a girl then you may be saying to yourself (or others) "I want my ex girlfriend back." If this is the case then perhaps the breakup wasn't so hurtful that there may be hope to reconcile and get back together. If this is the case then now is the time to apologize for anything you may have done to contribute to the breakup. Do this sincerely.

You may have to change your behavior or your attitude to win her back. If you typically aren't a sensitive individual then try to show her some sensitivity. Express to her how much you miss her. Let her know how sorry you are. Be attentive to her needs and her concerns during this time. If she is not receptive then you have to modify what you are doing until you find something that she will respond to.

Women want their men to be thoughtful. Were you thoughtful in your relationship? If you want help in getting your ex girlfriend back then try being more thoughtful in the relationship. This may help. If you never really did thoughtful things during your time together your ex may question what you are doing now. She may question your sincerity. That's OK. Just keep doing the new things. You are trying to make her happy. Persistence will pay off. The more positive things that you do the better the chances of winning her back.

When I want my ex girlfriend back becomes your focus you may think that dating other women will help win her back by making her jealous. Casually dating other women may have this effect but you must be careful and not take it too far. This could easily backfire and ruin any chance you have of winning her back.

What if your ex has moved on and has a new boyfriend? Well, the chances of winning her back are less now but not impossible. Your best bet is to show her that she would be better off with you than the new boyfriend. This is not easy to do though as he has the inside track. One of the best things you can do in this situation goes back to being thoughtful. Send her a nice, handwritten card simply stating that you hope she is happy or that she have a good week. The note shouldn't imply any expectations on your part. Something like this shows her that you are thinking about her, you care and you don't expect anything in return.

These bits of advice are only one part of a process in winning your ex girlfriend back. A well thought out, tried and tested plan is necessary to win back your ex girlfriend.