What's the best way to get your ex girlfriend back? You've put a lot of thought into this, haven't you? You've realized since the break up that you can't live without her. She's the one woman you're destined to be with but how can you go about convincing her of that? You've probably tried sending her flowers or a gift. Maybe you've resorted to writing her a love letter. Still, nothing has worked. You're frustrated and becoming increasingly worried that she's going to meet another guy and you'll be a distant piece of her history forever. You actually have a great deal of power in this situation. There's one thing you can start doing now that will make your ex girlfriend wish you'd be hers again. The surprising thing is that all you need to do is ignore her.

At first thought it sounds ridiculous, doesn't it? How could ignoring a woman make her want to be with you again? In your mind you're probably trying to come up with ways to contact her more, not less. In reality, the more you try and reason with your ex girlfriend in the days and weeks following the break up, the more you'll just be pushing her further away. Break ups are very emotional for both parties and each person should take some time to consider their feelings. You need a cool down period as does your ex girlfriend. That's why taking a step back and giving her some space can prove to be very helpful.

One of the most powerful emotions a woman can feel is longing. If you and your ex have been talking since the break up, she has yet to feel any sense of longing. You're right there and you've probably made yourself completely available to her. She doesn't know what her life is like without you. You have to show her that. That's why giving her some space by not contacting her can prove very effective. Suddenly she's forced to face a future that doesn't include you in any capacity.

The recommended time to ignore your ex is anywhere from two to three weeks. This will be dependent on her reaction. If she's someone who is constantly on the go it may take her longer to feel the weight of your absence in her life. If she's a woman who spends the majority of her time on her own, she'll miss you much sooner. The only role you need to play in all of this is to stay away from her. You're going to experience moments when you want to speak with her, but don't give in to the idea of calling her or going to see her. Each minute that passes that she doesn't hear from you will help you more and more. She'll start to miss all those small things about you that she used to love so much and she'll be the one asking you if there's any chance for you to get back together again.