When he walked out your heart went with him, but he left something with you that can be your best weapon to get him back. You have more intimate knowledge of your ex than anyone else. You know what he likes and what he dislikes. You know what turns him on and what turns him off. In other words, you know what makes him tick. This is very valuable knowledge when it comes to how to get your ex boyfriend back. You have the inside track. You have seen him at his best and at his worst. This can give you a great advantage. You know which of his buttons to push and when to push them.

However there is a downside to this intimacy. Your ex knows you like a book too. He will think he knows exactly how you will react to certain things he says or does. This could work to your disadvantage unless you act out of character and keep him guessing. He will expect you to come after him immediately, but you don't want to do that. Right after a breakup the one that initiates the split has the advantage. Because your ex was the one to breakup with you, he is expecting you to flood him with emails, text messages and phone calls begging him to talk to you. Don't do it. Do not be sucked into his web. If you do you will be dealing on his terms. So, wait him out awhile. Then use these 3 very effective steps to get your ex boyfriend back:

1. During this waiting period have your friends let him know how good you look and how you have gotten over the breakup in stunning fashion. Have them also hint that although you won't admit it to them, they think you might have a new boyfriend.

2. Just 'happen' to run into your ex boyfriend at a shopping mall or bar and strike up a conversation with him, be cheerful and upbeat and steer the conversation to him. Do not talk much about your activities. Keep them a mystery. Whatever you do, keep any mention of the breakup out of the conversation. Don't linger. Act in a hurry, tell him it was nice seeing him and be on your way.

3. He will be calling you. Keep the conversation light for awhile then bring in the fact that you were at one of his favorite restaurants the other night and it made you think of him and wonder if he would like to go there with you sometime. If he takes you up on your offer you are on your way to getting your ex boyfriend back.

When you meet him use all the inside knowledge you have about him. Be at your best and make him see what he gave up and you will be the one holding the upper hand.