Everyone makes mistakes at some point in their lives. Many of us make mistakes in our love lives. If you are a woman who has broke up with your boyfriend only to discover he's actually the guy you long for, there are a few steps you'll need to take to get him back into your life. First and foremost you've got to be patient.

It's incredibly painful when the person we love decides they don't want to be in a relationship any longer. That's likely how your ex boyfriend is feeling. If you broke up with your boyfriend and it wasn't something he wanted, you need to tell him your feelings, but you also need to apologize for the pain you've caused him.

You may be tempted to write an email expressing your regret, but this may not be the best approach. Men respond much better to spoken words, so if he's willing, ask him out for a coffee and use that time to tell him what you've been feeling. Be prepared to deal with his anger. He may feel that you are toying with his emotions. Try and remain calm and considerate and listen to his reaction.

Don't be too pushy at this point. If you broke up with your boyfriend suddenly, he's feeling a lot of confusion. He may be concerned that if you two get back together that you may decide that you don't want him again. Be open to addressing any of his concerns and above all else, be completely honest. If there were problems in the relationship that caused you to break it off to begin with, tell him what those are. If he's interested in trying again, you'll likely both need to make some concessions for the other.

If he's already started dating another woman, you should wait before you speak with him about your feelings. Telling him that you still love him may make him feel uncomfortable if he's interested in someone else. You need to approach this situation differently and try and present yourself as a friend to him. Never speak poorly of his new girlfriend to him. This will actually negatively impact your chances of getting him back . Instead be supportive and in time he'll remember what a wonderful part of his life you were.