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I Regret Breaking Up With Him (What Should I Do Now?)

Whether after you were in a long-term relationship or after just a few months together, suddenly the other person is no longer there and you don’t know how to deal with that. 

What if you suddenly realize that this may not have been the end of your relationship? You begin to wonder how you can be back together because you are regretting the breakup. 

Keep reading to find out how to behave if you are in this situation. Even if you've drawn the line and ended the relationship yourself, you may regret your decision very quickly. You miss talking to him, going to dinner with him and even bickering with him, you just miss him so much. Before you start thinking about why the breakup was a huge mistake, you should consider the reasons for it again. 

Thinking about the negative things that caused your breakup is the only way you can decide what you should do now and whether it is worth fighting for a relationship again. It is normal after the break-up to feel regret and suddenly you miss your ex like crazy, so what do you do about this. Keep reading to find out. 

What To Do If You Regret Breaking Up

First of all, you have to realize a separation is never without reason. Depending on what applies to you and your situation, the breakup may just have been necessary. Something had to be done because it couldn't go any longer and you were not happy. So whether or not you should take active steps to regain your relationship after regretting a breakup largely depends on why you broke up in the first place.

An affair, whether from his or your side, can put a strain on your relationship forever and it may never go back to what it was, no matter how hard you try. 

If you are simply fundamentally different, or if you have simply moved too far apart over time, such a relationship can, in the long run, be hopeless and separation is likely justified. In the end, every reason for breaking up speaks for itself.

It is also important to consider whether your ex would even be interested in getting back together, if he isn’t there is no point even considering this. And here is probably the most fundamental question that you or you should ask yourself: Do you still love him and does he still love you. If the answer is "no" then it is a lost cause. 

1. Accept That It Is Going To Take Time

accept that it is going to take time

As you can see, the situation is not easy and requires sensitivity. If you regret the breakup and want to win your ex back, you have to approach the situation carefully. But you also have to be aware that sometimes there is simply no turning back, and there shouldn't necessarily be. A breakup is difficult but is sometimes the best thing to do for both of you. Separation regret is normal and is part of the process

The fact is that after a separation, you go through grief phases, you may feel chaos of anger, relief and bitter sadness all at the same time. And in the middle of it, it can also happen that you begin to doubt your decision and you desire nothing more than everything to be the same again.

You are out of the comfort zone of the relationship and that scares you. But ask yourself, if you hadn’t broken up with him would you have just wasted more time on someone who could never have made you happy in the long run? 

It is normal that after a breakup you can only remember or want to remember the good times. However, you should be honest with yourself whether your ex is really the one for you.

2. Give The Relationship Another Try

If you want to try again with him, it may be an option to get back together with him. But first, you should think carefully and determine if you really long for him or just feel lonely, because you may miss the physical closeness and your boyfriend as a person, but getting back together with him is not a good idea.

You should also listen to exactly what he is telling you. Does he show real regret and does he understand how the separation came about? Does he have any specific suggestions on how things can be better with you in the future? 

In this case, it is your responsibility to decide what is best for you, after all, he has shown that he wants to fight for you. But remember, a new relationship can only work if the old mistakes are improved.

If you want to try again, you should think about what went wrong last time and what you could do better. Another condition for trying again is to learn how to better communicate with each other. A lot of patience is required, but it can work. But maybe you are fed up or are convinced that he is simply not good for you, in this case, you shouldn't fall into the trap of giving him another chance out of pity.

3. Be Clear With Your Decision And Avoid Misunderstandings

be clear with your decision and avoid misunderstanding

If he wants to get back together, but you know its a bad idea, it's difficult, but ultimately better for both of you if you make it clear to him that you stand by your decision. Of course, you should be as sympathetic as possible as you may have broken his heart before and you should avoid doing it again. But at the same time, it is important to clearly communicate the message to him so there is no misunderstandings. 

Tell him the exact reasons as to why it can no longer work between you, and he should be able to understand. You can of course also offer that you remain friends but only if you actually want to, as this is often an empty promise. 

4. Give Yourself Time To Process The Separation

So if you have decided that the two of you are officially over, it is time to finally process the separation. It is normal to need a lot of time for this, so be patient with yourself. Come to terms with your feelings and devote yourself entirely to looking after yourself. There are likely some things you learned from the separation so think about these things. 

During this phase, you also have time to think about what you want from a future partner and your next relationship, so you can prepare to be with a man again. Even if you feel like you've overcome the emotional trauma of the breakup, it makes sense to invest time in yourself.

It is also the opportunity to finally do more things with your friends, visit your grandparents or learn a new hobby! If at some point you realize that you are ready to start looking for a new partner again, you could try online dating or ask your friends to set you up on a date. 

5. Don’t Contact Him For A While

Even if you are regretting that you ended the relationship with your boyfriend, you should not contact your ex for at least a month afterwards. Use this time to understand what actually happened and what your real thoughts and feelings are. 

This is the only way you can develop an objective view of the situation and also give your ex the opportunity to recover a little from the pain. After the month of no contact, you may find that it was the right decision. 

6. Consider Why You Miss Him

consider why you miss him

Think carefully about why you actually want your ex back. Do you still love him and do you think you still have a chance? Or do you just feel lonely and you miss someone who is there? 

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Often it is not a question of actually missing the person himself, but simply missing having a good time together: cuddling, chatting and spooning. Sure, it is normal that you get doubts if that's suddenly gone. 

7. Consider Whether You Have A Future With Him

Do you believe that you and your ex could have a future together? You really should pay a lot of attention to this question. If you don't see a future with him, you may end up breaking up again immediately after you get him back. And that would be the most painful thing you could do to him! So think carefully about why you broke up and how you can solve the problems in the future.

8. Contacting Him After No Contact

If you have not made contact with your ex for a whole month and you still want to get him back, you can start with an initial contact again. The best thing to do is to text him and ask how he is doing. If he answers, it is usually a good sign. For the second step, you can then tell him that you would like to meet him for a chat. 

However, if he does not reply, it either means that he is not interested in speaking to you or that he is still too hurt and is, therefore, unwilling to see you. You cannot force him to get back together with you if that is not what he wants. 

9. Ask Him For A Second Chance

ask him for a second chance

When your ex is ready to talk to you about your relationship, let him know that you miss him. Tell him you regret your decision and you want him back. Ask him for a second chance. It could be that your ex reacts completely negatively at first because he is overwhelmed and wasn’t expecting this from you. Give him time, don't put pressure on him and wait for him to come to you. 

Note that it often takes a long time for men to understand their feelings. If he doesn't respond, you know he doesn't want to have a relationship with you anymore and you should accept that.

10. Consider Whether The Breakup Was A Mistake

If, when you go to an event, you wonder if you might meet him or her there and you spend more than an hour deciding what you could wear, your joy is surprisingly great when she or he answers your call again after ages, you may still be in love with him. If nobody else in the world makes you laugh like he does and nobody else understands your strange jokes so well, it may have been a mistake.

Everyone else is nice and lovely, but if you are honest, boring compared to him. You still check his social media every day on Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram. You would still like to hear her or his opinion before making important decisions. You owe a certain part of your current personality to him or her. 

These are all signs that separating may have been a mistake. You always think about him, you miss him all of the time and you want to get back together with him even though you separated months ago. 

These are all signs that it may be time to consider trying to get in a relationship with him again.

FAQs

Is it normal to feel regret after breaking up?

It is quite normal to feel regrets after breaking up with someone. You may forget about all of the reasons that caused the breakup and only look back and remember the good times. It is easy to look back and feel like you made a mistake by ending the relationship. 

How do I stop regretting up with breaking up?

Many people feel regrets breaking up with people and feel like they made the wrong decision. It may not be a good idea to start another relationship with him if you haven’t fixed everything that caused the breakup the first time. Otherwise, you may just end up splitting up in the same way again. 

How long does it take for a guy to regret breaking up?

When you end the relationship, there is no set time that it takes for a guy to feel regrets, as it depends on each guy and each situation. If you hurt your partner or cheated on him then he may never feel regrets about separating with you as his likely doesn’t want you in his life anymore.

Do guys regret breaking up?

Many guys end up feeling regrets about separating with someone but it depends on each situation and the way that it came about. If he still thinks that it was the right decision, he may not feel this way and may never think about going back into a relationship with you. 

Do exes regret dumping you?

Your ex may feel regretful about dumping you but it depends on the way that it came about and the causes of the separation. He may feel this way if he misses having you in his life and he wants you back. 

To Sum Up… 

It's perfectly normal to doubt if you've just broken up with your friend. This sudden end of the relationship triggers heartache in us. We feel lonely, sad and alone. We often regret our decision and are afraid of making a mistake. If you're in such a situation when you start thinking about contacting your ex consider these tips first and avoid making the wrong decision.

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