While breakups happen, many of us have hope that the relationship can be repaired. That means that we're looking for signs that our ex is still interested, too. However, it can be easy to turn that hope into a false certainty that your ex boyfriend still wants the relationship to go on. If you're wondering what the signs your ex boyfriend still likes you might be, here are a few things to think about.

If your ex is still courting you, or behaving a lot like he did while you were dating, that might be a good sign for getting back together in the future. You might find that you're hanging around together a lot, or that you still tend to talk, even if it's just on the phone or online. Remember that just because you still like one another, it doesn't mean that you should get back together right away. After all, the things that were making your relationship falter might still be there. You'll have to change them if you want to get back together and have your relationship succeed. Otherwise, you're just asking for more trouble in the long run.

Are there any other people in your ex boyfriend's life that he's been hanging around a lot? New people might be a way of getting over the breakup, or they could be potential new romantic interests. If you suspect that your boyfriend is in the process of finding someone else, don't panic.

We often hook up with other people on the rebound after a breakup, after all. This new love affair could be short lived. You can't assume it will be, though, and you should never try to break up any of your ex boyfriend's friendships or relationships because you'd rather renew your old relationship. This almost always backfires, and it will make you look clingy, desperate, and ruthless - not things you'd like your ex to be thinking about you!

If you think you're seeing signs your ex boyfriend still likes you, stop and look at your circumstances. If he's asking if you're seeing anyone, calls, emails or texts you frequently, or regularly invites you to do things, he might still be interested. Always make sure that you're in a situation where you feel comfortable re-entering the relationship, however. If nothing has changed, it's time to take a look at what the problems in the relationship were. There's a chance that by looking at things differently, and going slow, you'll be able to restart the relationship and have it be more successful.

Of course, there's always the chance that you don't want to get back with your ex boyfriend and are worried that he wants to restart things. If that's the case, make sure that your position is clear. You don't have to be cruel or confrontational, but you should make sure you're not inadvertently leading him to false conclusions.

If you're seeing affectionate gestures and interest in being around you, there's a chance that your ex is still interested. By taking things slowly and not jumping to conclusions, you have the best chance of being able to successfully restart the relationship. Just make sure you're both on the same page.