20 Signs Your Ex Wants You Back

Exes are tricky territory when it comes to your thoughts and feelings.

It can seem impossible to figure out whether or not your ex really wants you back, or if you’re just misreading the signals.

If you want them back, you risk interpreting their behavior as signs that they feel the same way, because that’s what you want to see and hear.

If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you think an ex might be keen to get back together with you, you may be wondering how you can know this for sure.

If you’ve noticed them displaying quite a few of the following signs, and something in your gut tells you that it’s true, then that’s a good indication that they are interested in rekindling things.

The breakup is already bad, but what makes it harder is the mixed signals from your Ex. He would call and then disappears, he would say he is over you but keeps coming back to you for lame things, he would try to get your attention when you are with someone else, but will avoid you when you are trying to get his attention. It not only confuses you but also makes your heart break harder to forget. He sends signals but never admits. So how will you figure if your ex really wants you back. Here are a few signs for you that will tell you if your ex wants you back in his life.

* Your Ex Contacts You Frequently

If he is calling you often for silly reasons or if he keeps texting you or sends you messages and comments on Facebook, it might be a sign he is still thinking about you and he might want you back. But let him be the one to call you. Let your ex admit he wants you back. It will let you know how sincere he is.

* He Shares His Life

Does he keep telling you what’s going on in his life and share even a silly problem with you? He might not admit but it is a sign he still cares for you and wants you back. It also means he still values your opinion and trusts your judgement. Through this, your ex is trying to let you know whether he is dating or not and trying to signal you he misses you.

* Takes Interest In Your Life And Backs You Up Like Old Times

If he is interested in what you are doing in his life and he might keep enquiring if you are dating someone else. Does he act jealous when he sees you with someone else and demand your attention? These are the signs that your ex wants you back in his life but doesn’t want to reveal.

* You Are The First Person To Know

If he always comes to you first to share any new development and significant stuff in his life, it is a sign that your ex wants you back. It also means he still values you and that you still hold a special place in his life. Let him know you appreciate being that important person in his life, even after the breakup but just don’t jump up and down in front of him because he has yet to admit that upfront.

* Dilemma Of Dating Means He Is Still Held Back

If your ex is still not sure about dating anyone else and have let you know his dilemma about it, it is a sure sign he wants you back. Even if he doesn't admit. If he has been on a date and doesn't let you know because he thought you will get hurt, it means he still cares and is not sure about anyone else. There may be times when he doesn’t take the first date to the second because he finds the girl not up to the mark set by you.

* Ex Moving Back In Memorylane Is A Sign

Is your ex reminding you of your sweet old memories? Does he keep talking about the places you have been to together and things you have done together? If he misses the trips you both took together, it is a sign he wants you back.

* He Is Sorry And Wants To Turn Back Time

If he often brings up the reason for your breakup and often talks through the things that went wrong in your relationship, it means he regrets the decision of the breakup and thinks things could have been done differently. But listen carefully if he is still blaming you for the breakup. It would mean that your ex is not yet past the bitterness of the breakup. But if he is thoughtful and empathetic, it is a sign he wants you back.

* Your Ex Flatters You

If he keeps complimenting you on your dress, looks and other things, if he gifts you flowers without occasion, it means that your ex still notices you and wants you back. If he still calls you by the sweet names and takes notice of even the small changes in you, he might not admit but it is a sign he is still pinned on you.

* Your Ex Stealing Touches

Have you ever felt unnecessary harmless touches from your ex like holding your hand, cleaning a non existing crease on your dress and touching lightly on the small of your back while escorting you? It is a sign he still cherishes your company and craves for your closeness. It also shows that he wants you back.

* He Is In Touch With Your Friends Behind Your Back

If he is friends with your friends even when he is not in touch with you, this means he is trying to keep the connection between you and him alive. If your ex is also in touch with your family and often keeps tracks of their whereabouts, it is a sign he is not over you and wants you back.

* Your Ex Asks About You

Have you ever heard your friends hinting that your ex is still interested in you even after the breakup because he keeps asking about you? Do your friends and family members feel that your ex is still interested in what are you doing and what's going on in your life? Even though he might not admit, it is a sign he is pinned on you still. He might be eager to know if you have moved on and dating someone or you, like him, also want to get back together again.

* Gloomy Facebook Status

If you ever come across the gloomy Facebook status on his profile, it might be a sign he is missing you and hoping that you read the status and understand what he is trying to say. It might a sign from your ex to let you know he wants you back but has no courage to say to you upfront.

* Your Ex Keeping An Eye On You

After breakup you bump into your ex one day and he seems to be knowing everything about you, don't be surprised. It means he is keeping an eye on you and is eager to know everything about you. It is a sign he is still interested in you and wants you back in his life but doesn't want to admit.

* The Sign Of Accidental Meetings

Are you having a lot of accidental meetings with your ex wherever you go? Does your ex sounds surprised but doesn’t look like that on those accidental meetings? It is because he is always looking forward to seeing you and hence he always tries to find out where you will go so he could plan that accidental meetings. It is a sign he like seeing you and wants you back. But if he seems genuinely surprised, don’t think too much. There must be times when you both will accidentally meet because you both had the same circle for a long time.

* Drunk Calls From Ex

Have you been receiving calls from your ex when he is drunk? Don’t worry. It is just a sign he is still not over you. Alcohol gives him the courage to talk to you directly. But always keeps your ears open to what he has to say. If he blames you for the breakup and curses you, stay away from your ex. But if he apologises for the mistakes he has made or accepts that he still likes you, it means he wants you back with him.

* Your Ex Is Keeping Your Things

If he still carries your gifts and cards and have not returned your stuffs still, he probably wants them with him. It is a sign that your ex feels closer to you with your things and gifts around him and he treasures them. There is a possibility he is still not over you and is hoping to get back with you. And if you have not given your ex’s things back, let him ask for them first.

* Always Available For You

Just know your ex still cares for you and wants you back if he always takes your call and is always ready to help you in any possible way. It is a sign he is still in love with you. Because the guys who get over their exes hardly take their calls or are available for their help. If your ex is doing both, think about it. He is probably trying to win your trust and affection.

* Your Ex Working On Himself

Have you been noticing changes in your ex? Does it look like he has been working on himself and the complaints you had for him? It is a sign he is trying to impress you back and wants you to see he is putting an effort in changing himself the way you like. If he is working on the issues he had neglected earlier even after your mentioning, it means he wants you back. But don’t jump at any conclusion on just this sign. Your ex might just be working on himself for his sake, or he might be dating again.

* Rage And Disappointments

Your ex sees you with someone and bursts out into a rage. Does he acts annoyed when he sees you flirting with someone else? Is he acting protective around you even after the breakup? He might even keep picking flaws in the men you date. It is the sign he is still hooked onto you bad. If you see him looking at you when you are not looking, just know he wants you back. If your ex looks sad when he doesn’t get your attention and acts broken-hearted every time you mention you have moved on, it is the sign he hasn’t moved on yet

* Other Signs Your Ex Wants You Back
If your ex still wants you back, he would say in words of appreciation to your friends and his about you. He would just praise you about everything in front of them. This is a sign of his affection for you that he has come to realize after you are gone. Other sign is that he will openly tell you he misses you and the time you both had together. If your ex says he misses you, you must consider getting back with him. If he wants to get you back, he would still act cozy and warm towards you even after the breakup. He would just touch you affectionately and whisper sweet nothings into your ear or even a joke that he wants to share with just you. It is another sign that your ex is missing you. When you see more that usual number of posts and photos after breaking telling the world, especially you, that he is happy after breakup, it is a sign he is just pretending. It usually means he is missing you and wants you back but doesn’t want you to know. He could tell you about someone he is dating, praising her in front of you, this might mean two things, either he is trying to make you jealous or he has found someone he is happy with. So, don’t jump onto the conclusions here. Wait for other signs from your ex and read his dating life with these signs, you might get a clear picture. You can also wait till he clearly says he wants you back.