Yep, it's true that love can bite with all it's heartbreak and emotional roller coaster effects, but it's also the most amazing feeling anyone of us can experience. No matter how many times we get our hearts broken, we always find ourselves wanting and craving more of it. Love is addictive. If you're recently lost a loved one because of a failed relationship, then you need to carefully the following suggestions for getting that person back in your life. Read them a couple of times if you have to, to make sure you understand what they're about.

How you behave in the hours, days and first week following your break up has a huge impact on any chance of reconciliation in the future. While it may be difficult to maintain your composure during the chaotic and emotional period, it's better for both of you. Go with the "just be friends" feel if it helps. At least your there supporting them and being understanding. Don't do anything crazy during this time, like dating someone else for a bit of revenge.

They say, that time heals all wounds, and that's very true. It's especially true for the emotional scars of a failed relationship. But, allowing your ex to come to grips with their new reality, will go a long way to healing. This is a time for maturity, and calmer heads and hearts to prevail. Attempting to force a reconciliation with your ex too early, will only open up old wounds that haven't had time to heal properly. It's hard to say, how long you should wait, but keep in mind that the longer the relationship was, the longer it takes to catch your breath when it's over.

When one door closes, another opens. Major life changes, are often opportunities, to re-evaluate things and make other changes in your life. There may have been things about yourself in terms of characteristics and traits that brought about a failed relationship. Now is a chance for you to be a better person. We could all stand a little improvement at times, so be open minded, and give this suggestion some thought. Exercising more, drinking less, or quiting smoking are all things that can make us happier, healthier and stronger. Improving your lifestyle through emotional changes is good as well. Often more difficult than just heading to the gym a few more times, but every bit as worthwhile. You can start with reading one of those self help improvement books. There's thousands of them out there so just grab one, and get started. A healthier / happier you is way more attractive to others.

I know keeping your emotions under control and in check is difficult, especially at a time like this, but it's also essential for making your life better. I'm not say not to vent, or have a few emotional explosions, just control where you do it, and how you do it in front of. Preferably not your ex. You need to release that energy through other ways, so when you get a chance to talk with your ex, things are under control. That way the dialog can be meaningful and constructive.