We don't always make the best decisions when we're going through a rough spot, or a breakup. Later on we realize how big of a mistake we made and are left wondering how to get an ex back when we've messed everything up!

The first thing that you need to do is calm yourself down! Panicking isn't going to get you anywhere, well unless you want to become even more estranged from your ex. Think about things from your ex's perspective, you would want some space too. Don't worry the world isn't going to end...

Giving your ex some space is good for both of you. Time always cools the situation down, you'll be better able to think and communicate.

Don't call your ex fifty times a day, or at all for that matter, that applies to texting too. The more desperate you act the less they're going to want to be around you.

Your situation isn't hopeless, this is giving you a chance to re-focus on life and what you can do differently in the future. Think of why your relationship ended the way that it did, what can you do to avoid that next time?

After you've got your wits about you it's time to talk to your ex again. This isn't a good time for extortion or blackmailing your ex to get back together, you want to show your ex you're a better person. The best thing you can do for yourself is be kind and patient.

Start things from square one, talk about work and school have a genuine interest in what they're up to. Eventually you'll work up to the relationship talk, but it takes some time.