Sometimes break ups can be reversed, and you can end up getting back together with your ex boyfriend.  But what if he's already moved on?  Is there a way to know if he still loves you?  And can you still get your ex back if he's dating someone else?

There are many things you can do to repair your relationship, even after it appears that your ex has moved on.  Just because he's got a new girlfriend doesn't always mean it's the end of your relationship with him - rebound romances are very common, and don't always last long.

It's also pretty likely that your ex buried his feelings for you in order to begin dating someone else.  It's easy to "get over" someone by starting a new romance, but what's really happening is that your exboyfriend is so distracted by his new love interest that he's put aside whatever lingering emotions he still has for you.

So your ex boyfriend is now with someone new... okay, it's a bad situation. You want him back, but now that he's got a new girlfriend you might think it's all over. But it is really? Is your ex totally over you, or is there a chance to win him back?

The good news is this: rebound relationships typically last four to six weeks. If your ex started dating pretty quickly after the two of you broke up, it's very likely that he never had time to process the break up. He didn't get over you - never sorted out his feelings. He took whatever emotions he might still have toward you and quickly buried them... in order to start dating his new girlfriend.

This means that those feelings weren't squashed - they're just hidden. Temporarily, he's chosen not to deal with them. But when his rebound relationship fails? That's when your ex will start to miss you. This is when those emotions will return, and in full-force. He'll realize that he still loves you, and because of the trouble he's having with his current relationship, those old feelings will be overwhelming.

And while you wait for his rebound romance to falter? There are some things you can do that will accelerate getting your ex boyfriend back. Be sure to check out What To Do When Your Ex Boyfriend Is Dating Someone Else.

One of the biggest things you need to do while your ex boyfriend is in a new relationship? Calm down, stay cool, and don't make any of the bigger mistakes... like running up to him and badmouthing his new girlfriend.

Trying to convince your ex not to start dating again is completely futile. It's not going to work, and it's going to make you look desperate and jealous. Your ex won't listen to a work you're saying, because he knows you want him back. Anything you say bad about this new girl? It's only going to have an opposite effect: it will push your ex further away from you, rather than away from her.

In order to get your ex boyfriend to want you again, you first need to make him miss you. The best way to do it? Steer clear of him - and his new romance - for a long while. Not seeing or hearing from you is one of the best ways you can ensure that your ex will start thinking about you again. And when his rebound relationship ends? He's going to respect you for not having acted like the jealous ex-lover... and you'll be the first person he wants to hear from again.

Want him back in your arms? Always make sure you follow the correct steps when your Ex Boyfriend is With Someone Else.