Sometimes we don't know what we have until it's gone. Sadly, this is sometimes the case with relationships. You might not fully realize how much your boyfriend means to you until you two have broken up and you see him with another woman. If your ex boyfriend has a new girlfriend and you still have strong feelings for him, there are things you can do to get him back.

Remaining calm once you realize your ex boyfriend has a new girlfriend is crucial if you ever hope to get him back. You should never view her as your replacement. There's a very good chance that she is simply filling the void that you left in his life. Many men can't stand the thought of being alone so they take up with another woman as soon as their last relationship ends. This is a classic rebound situation and won't amount to anything. As much as you want to scream and cry, that's not going to accomplish anything. Remember that he's only been with her a very short time and you two likely had a strong bond.

If you run into the two of them you must handle the situation in a very specific way if you hope to get him back. Bursting into tears won't serve your main goal of winning him back. He'll see that he still has an emotional hold on you. A much more effective approach to take is to be friendly. Introduce yourself without making mention that you are his ex. Smile at both of them and then excuse yourself after telling her how nice it was to meet her. If your ex boyfriend has a new girlfriend you must also remember that being confident in her presence is the way to go. If you act as though your self-esteem has vanished when you see her, your ex will take that to mean that you think she's worth more than you. She's not.

Many men turn to their ex girlfriends for advice about their current relationship. This is a sticky place to find yourself in, but again, you need to handle it in a very straight forward manner. It's amazing how defensive a person can get when another says negative things about someone they care about. Even if he is complaining to you about an aspect of his current relationship, don't take sides. Instead be supportive and encourage him to talk it through with her. Once they break up, which they inevitably will, you'll have taken a place in his life as someone he can trust and depend on. He'll already feel closer to you, which will go a long way to reuniting you two as boyfriend and girlfriend.