Many people find that once the relationship has broken up, there may still be some signs that your ex might want you back. Sometimes people end relationships for the wrong reasons. This could be because of an argument that led to them saying something they didn't really mean, or it could be because they ended up taking the relationship for granted and sometimes it's just a really bold statement, a kind of wake-up call, because you weren't listening.

If you've gone through the breakup and your relationship has ended and you're wondering if those signals you're receiving are signs your ex wants you back, then there are some things you should think about. There are some people who only want to keep in touch so they can get what they need from you when they want it. However, there are some specific signs that your ex wants you back instead of just wanting to get what they can get.

It's important that you distinguish between real signs and things you hope to see. Some people love their partners so much their imagination helps them to visualize their partner making positive signals to get them back. While it's easy to see the positive in anything they do when you're wanting to get your ex back, you must remember that some signals will be them just trying to get whatever they can get from you, while there will be definite clear signals that tell you they really want to fix the relationship and start over.

Perhaps the biggest sign your ex wants you back is when your ex begins trying to communicate with you frequently. You start to notice you're getting phone calls or text messages and emails more regularly and they seem to want to just keep in touch. This is often a good sign that they want to test the waters to see if you're still angry or if you're willing to talk.

If you notice during conversations with your ex that they keep telling you about things they're doing that are new or different, these could be signs that they're trying to impress you by improving themselves. In their mind, they'd be thinking they weren't good enough to make the relationship work last time, so working to find ways to impress you, such as joining a gym or taking self-help classes or aiming at a new promotion at work or trying to earn more money could be ways for them to try and prove to you that they've taken steps to be a better partner.

Another way to recognize signs your ex wants you back could be listening carefully to the questions they ask you whenever you're talking again. If they seem to be very interested in what you're doing and who you spend your time with, then they still have some interest in you. Your ex is testing the waters to be sure you don't have a new love on the scene.

The biggest possible signs that your ex wants you back are unmistakable, yet many people miss them! When they say to you 'I miss you and I want you back', this is an absolutely certain sign they really want to come back. It's surprising how many people tell their ex this, yet the emotionally worried simply don't hear it – or worse, they don't believe it. They think it's a trick or that there's a catch.

The truth is, if they look you in the eye and tell you they want to come back, then don't quiz them or accuse them or be doubtful about this sign. Smile. Be the happy, confident person they fell in love with and that they enjoy spending time with. After all, it's the positive signs your ex wants you back that you should be looking for.