Relationships can be really hard, but the breakups can be devastating. When you really love someone there isn't much that can comfort you. Unfortunately, so many people think that it's just the time to move on and suffer without their ex but that isn't true. It doesn't have to be that way, there is a way to put things back together.

Here are 5 quick tips to get you started. (because you don't have any time to waste!)

Control Yourself - Understand that the only person that you have control over is you. You can't go and beg for forgiveness, and act desperate because it's not going to make your ex want to come back. This is your time to get your life back in order.

No Stalking! Or, contact at all. You've got to give your ex some space. I know that it's hard and not fun but it's necessary. There is a reason you broke up, so to get past that reason you both need time to cool off. When your ex has a clear mind they're going to be much more open to conversation.

Be Reasonable - This isn't the time to start threatening your ex, or making a big spectacle out of things. The more that you intensify the situation the harder that it's going to be to fix it. Throwing your ex's clothes out the window of your apartment isn't going to make them want to get back together with you. You'll have to meet your ex halfway on certain things, this is part of rebuilding the relationship.

Have a Life - Start working out, hang out with friends, put more time into work... whatever it is that you decide to do stick to it. There is nothing worse than sitting around in your room waiting for your ex to call, it's going to drive you crazy. This is your time to reflect on what happened and make your life better because of it. You need to have something good to offer when you're ready to get back together.

Back to Basics - Getting back to the basics is really important. What was it that attracted you two together in the first place? It's a good idea to focus on the simple things again. When you do start talking to your ex it shouldn't be about getting back together, it should be starting from square 1 all over again.