So...
you just experienced a break up, huh? Well, too bad! Hold on, I'm saying that for a reason which I will explain in a moment.
Yes, going through something like this can be devastating.
You're an emotional wreck, but deep down you want to know how to get your ex back.
Fair enough.
Okay, about my earlier comment.
It doesn't matter that you broke up; it happens.
Saying "too bad" means you're going to have to get over it if you want a chance of getting back together.
We all have to deal with a break up or two as we go through life, but we either work things out or move on.
The truth is that most people will move on, but at the same time most relationships can be saved.
You need to decide which is best for you, and decide quickly.
Either way, any time you spend on feeling sorry for yourself about what happened is time wasted.
Once you decide you really want to get your ex back, it's time to take action.
But, your first course of action is to do nothing.
Well, more specifically, it means breaking off all contact for a while.
No emails, no text messages, no telephone calls and no running into them "coincidentally".
You both need some time and space to work through the break up, so be respectful and leave your ex alone for a while.
After enough time has gone by you can get in touch with them.
The sole purpose of this initial contact is to set up a face-to-face meeting.
This will give you the opportunity to talk about things.
You do not want to push the idea of getting back together at this first meeting.
Rather, use it as a chance to discuss what went wrong, to apologize, and start taking small steps to get your ex back.