"I'm trying to get my ex girlfriend back and I don't know how to do it." This is a common statement made by men after they've gone through a break up with a woman they still love. If you're in this situation you know that virtually everyone has their own advice when it comes to the best approach to win back the love of a woman. Some people swear by the idea of calling her continually, sending her roses and writing her long love letters or poetry. Others will tell you that the only way to get her back is to start dating someone else in an effort to get your ex jealous. As promising as all this advice sounds, it doesn't work. There are some things you can do that will help you win her back, but you have to be both determined and patient.

When you are trying to get your ex girlfriend back you have to be accepting of her needs at the moment. If she wants time and some distance, give her those things. One of the biggest mistakes that men make after a break up, when they still love their ex is they try and convince her to give them another chance. They do this by calling or emailing her after she's asked for a break. If you do this you are saying to your ex, through your actions, that you don't respect her needs and wishes. She'll grow to resent you for this and may even break off all contact. This is certainly not what you want. Give her the time she needs and she'll appreciate your for it and she'll be touched that you put her needs before your own.

Also, take some time for yourself if you are trying to get your ex girlfriend back . You're likely feeling fairly despondent over the fact that you're no longer involved with the woman of your dreams, but use this time to focus on yourself. If you can improve who you are, you can make yourself irresistible to her all over again. Never lose sight of the fact that your ex loved you once and that means she can fall in love with you for a second time. Show her that you're still the man she loved early in your relationship.