Even though you've broken up, your ex may still hold a torch for you. But how do you decipher the signs that your ex still desires you? How do you get this fire to shine through?

There are 10 ways to tell if your ex is still in love with you.

If your ex is checking with your friends and family, he or she wants to maintain a connection in the hopes of getting you back.

If your ex contacts you asking you to help them do chores around the house, this is an effort to see you in disguise.

If your ex happily stays by you offering help, rather than complaining that you always need them, they probably have hopes of getting back together.

Your ex may try in vain to make you jealous by parading new dates in front of you. If your ex stares as though they are awaiting a reaction, he or she may be trying to get you to notice them.

They still send you small presents for no reason.

Also, if your ex downs people interested in you, or tries to deter them, he or she may still love you.

If your ex may unexpectedly show up in the places you hang out, you have reason to believe they still love you.

Your ex may insist upon talking daily to tell you what they are doing from day to day. As time goes on, phone calls may get longer.

In addition, your ex may talk to friends and family to see if you feel the same way about them.

They may also request a meeting to explain their feelings and see if you feel the same way about getting back together.

If your ex has been exhibiting any of these behaviors, you may be headed for a reunion. These 10 tips will bring them back to you.