{"id":25763,"date":"2019-10-15T12:58:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T10:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=25763"},"modified":"2024-09-16T04:43:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T02:43:35","slug":"the-secrets-to-rekindling-a-relationship-with-your-ex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-secrets-to-rekindling-a-relationship-with-your-ex\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Rekindle Your Relationship with Your Ex"},"content":{"rendered":"

Isn\u2019t it funny that, so often, people tend to harbor intense negative feelings towards an ex? Even though at one point they may have seen them as the centre of their universe? A person that you perhaps once thought was \u2018the one\u2019 is now someone that you simply cannot stand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But as they say, time heals all wounds, and once the aching and <\/span>heartbreak<\/span> has passed, romantic or sexual feelings could start to rise up again. This is not a new concept. In fact it\u2019s a fairly common occurrence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People have been seeing, <\/span>hooking up<\/span> with, and getting back together with their ex for centuries\u2026 and even more so today, as it\u2019s easier for individuals to re-connect via the Internet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re hoping to rekindle with an old lover, consider answering the questions under the heading(s) applicable to you:<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you currently in a relationship?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you feel <\/span>unfulfilled in your relationship or marriage<\/span><\/a>? Do you worry about or find it impossible to see a future with the person you\u2019re currently with? Is that perhaps why you feel drawn to your ex?<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you between relationships?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If <\/span>you\u2019re single<\/span>, what is it that\u2019s pulling you towards your ex? Is it feelings of nostalgia?<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you feel lonely or alone? Or does it seem as though love is blooming everywhere around you while you\u2019re still single, making you yearn for what once was?<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you experiencing personal development and reflection?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Often when people are choosing to engage in introspection, they may realise a few things that they wish they had done differently. Are you now questioning why the relationship ended? Or perhaps it all makes sense to you now, and that you now know that you should have done more to make the relationship work?<\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, maybe it\u2019s none of the above? Maybe you\u2019re genuinely pining for your ex and the feelings you once had appear to be as strong as ever before. Maybe you <\/span>believe in fate<\/span>, and wonder if she or <\/span>he is feeling the same way<\/span>?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whatever the reason, rekindling with an ex actually comes with its positives. It\u2019s not necessarily about starting over or trying something new, but rather coming back together after taking some time to grow and reflect, and with a bigger passion (and possibly better tools) to make things work.<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Ways & Examples on How to Rekindle Things With an Ex<\/h2>\n

Did you know that, the sooner you reach out to an ex after a break up, the more likely they are to want to get back together? In fact, there is a 30 percent success rate of getting back together if one partner approaches the other soon after the relationship ends. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Nostalgia<\/h3>\n

Communication is key<\/span><\/a> when it comes to getting back together with an ex. And nothing beats bringing up something that\u2019ll cause your ex\u2019s mind to be flooded with positive memories of you two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To do this, you should try to think of something that\u2019ll tug on their heart strings. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou won\u2019t believe it! That cosy cafe we loved so much closed down! Walked past there yesterday, and all of my Sunday brunch goals came crashing down. Hashtag sad! Haha. Remember when we stuffed our faces there, hungover, after Gina\u2019s wedding?!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

In this example, the cafe closing down not only gives you a reason <\/span>to<\/span><\/i> text your ex, but also has the capacity for him to reminisce about the fun you two had together.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Thoughtfulness<\/h3>\n

If you feel that you and your ex belong together, you should at least know a lot about them, right? Use this card to get a conversation going. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGuess who has access to presale tickets for next season?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

This would work wonderfully in your favour for four reasons. One, it shows that you know your ex really well. Two, it shows that you\u2019re a thoughtful and kind person who is still thinking of him or her in a positive way, despite breaking up. Three, it will bring about feelings of excitement within them. And four, it prompts a reply which could then start a dialogue between the two of you.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Support<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll want your ex to know that you support them and also encourage them to be the best that they can be. So when you hear via a mutual friend (or however else) that they\u2019ve recently taken that long-awaited vacation to Europe, message them to see how it was. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSarah and I had our usual Tuesday night cocktails last night haha, and she told me that you finally made it to Italy! That\u2019s so amazing, I know it\u2019s always been a dream of yours. How was it? And more importantly, how was the food??\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Or, if LinkedIn has notified you that they\u2019ve recently gotten a promotion at work, congratulate them. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYour job promotion popped up on my LinkedIn feed this morning! Yay you! So happy for you, you totally deserve it! How\u2019s the new job going?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

So now that you have a few tips and tricks on how to rekindle with an ex, take some time to look inwards and ask yourself if you\u2019re ready for this kind of commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n

4 Things To Consider Before<\/em> You Start Rekindling<\/h2>\n

1. Do you have faith and confidence in the relationship?<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll see it in motivational posters all over the world, but it\u2019s true: you need to love and have <\/span>confidence in yourself<\/span><\/a> before you can give yourself to another. Do you feel like you\u2019re in a positive space to be with someone?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And are you ready to have faith, trust, confidence, and respect for your partner again? Basically, do you genuinely see this going somewhere?<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Can you forgive and forget?<\/h3>\n

You broke up with your ex for a reason, and perhaps it was a big one. Maybe you or they <\/span>cheated<\/span>, lied, or did something that goes beyond your morals. Now, you\u2019re hoping to rekindle the relationship\u2026 can you forgive and forget?<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Can you own up to any mistakes on your part?<\/h3>\n

It takes two to tango, and within the dynamics of a relationship, there are always three sides to a story: one is your side, the other is their side, and the third is the truth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you ready to confront and own up to the mistakes that you made during the relationship?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Are you emotionally ready for the outcome?<\/h3>\n

By deciding to pursue your ex, you need to make sure that you\u2019re emotionally prepared for the outcome. This could either be that they <\/span>reciprocate your romantic feelings<\/span>, and so a \u2018new\u2019 relationship starts, or it could be that they\u2019re not in the same place as you, and thus are not interested in starting things up again.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Can you handle either?<\/h3>\n

Additionally, it\u2019s important to realise that you are both two different people than what you were when you dated. This is especially true for couples who have been apart for a number of years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You are not your 18-year-old, 20-year-old, or even 40-year-old self anymore. As humans, we evolve, mature, and grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, while it may make your heart melt to hear that your ex would be interested in rekindling the relationship, you should know that it might not be easy or the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

And, to end off, here\u2019s an adorable quote by Deborah Copaken, an author at <\/span>The New York Times<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cBecause real love, once blossomed, never disappears.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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